Cochinita Tacos

Cochinita tacos are a traditional Mexican dish made with slow-cooked marinated pork, served in warm tortillas with pickled onions and fresh cilantro.

Ingredients - Serves 4

In a bowl, combine the achiote paste, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
Place the pork shoulder in a large resealable bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
Remove the pork shoulder from the marinade and place it in a roasting pan. Reserve the marinade.
Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil and roast the pork for 3-4 hours, or until it is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
While the pork is roasting, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes to reduce and thicken.
Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, shred the pork using two forks.
Heat the corn tortillas on a griddle or in a dry skillet until warm and pliable.
To assemble the tacos, place a spoonful of the shredded pork onto each tortilla. Top with pickled onions and fresh cilantro.
Serve the cochinita tacos warm and enjoy!