This achiote pork leans all the way into Yucatán depth with charred garlic, warm spices, and bitter‑orange tang blitzed into a brick‑red paste that stains the pork in that unmistakable, sun‑soaked way. As it cooks, the meat turns tender and citrus‑smoky, the kind of flavor that feels ancient and intentional. Piled onto fresh tortillas with salsa and pickled onion, the whole dish gives those backyard‑pit cooking, tropical daydream vibes.
| 6 Unit |
Proof & Bake Tortilla Dough Ball With Wheat Flour (#14574)
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| 1 Unit |
Hickory Smoked Pulled Bar-b-q Pork Seasoned, 2 5-lb Bags (#09067)
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| 2 Unit | Whole Garlic Heads, Seperated And Unpeeled, Divided |
| 1/4 C | Achiote Seeds |
| 2 tbsp. | Mexican Oregano |
| 3 Unit | Whole Cloves |
| 1 Unit | Cinnamon Stick |
| 2 tbsp. | Whole Black Peppercorns |
| 1 tbsp. | Whole Cumin Seeds |
| 1 tbsp. | Whole Allspice Berries |
| 6 tbsp. | Juice From A Grapefruit, Divided |
| 6 tbsp. | Juice From An Orange, Divided |
| 6 tbsp. | Juice From A Lime, Divided |
| 1/4 C | White Vinegar |
| 1 tbsp. | Soy Sauce |
| 24 Unit | Habanero Chillies |
| 2 tbsp. | Lard Or Vegetable Oil |
| Salt, To Taste | |
| Pickled Onion, For Garnish |
1 |
Thaw one 5-pound bag of pork and six tortilla dough balls according to the directions. |
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2 |
Begin making the pork by threading one head of the unpeeled garlic cloves onto a metal skewer and grill directly over the flame. Do this until completely blackened on all sides, about 3-4 minutes, then transfer to a bowl to cool. Alternatively, you can toss in a dry skillet over high heat until blackened. Once garlic has cooled, peel blackened skins off and discard. |
3 |
Heat oil or lard in a skillet over medium heat until simmering. Add achiote, Mexican oregano, cloves, cinnamon, black peppercorns, whole cumin seeds, and allspice berries. Cook, tossing and stirring until fragrant, about 2 minutes |
4 |
Transfer to a blender along with the blackened garlic, 4 tbsp of each the lime juice, grapefruit juice, orange juice, and the vinegar, soy sauce and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth. It should have a consistency like ketchup. If too thick, thin it with water until it flows slowly. |
5 |
Thoroughly coat the thawed pork with marinade and place in cooler for at least 2 hours or overnight. |
6 |
Remove from cooler, transfer to a pan, and cover lightly with foil. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until 165°F internal temperature is reached. |
7 |
While the pork is cooking, begin making the salsa. |
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Thread the other head of unpeeled garlic cloves onto a metal skewer nd grill directly over the flame. Do this until completely blackened on all sides, about 3-4 minutes, then transfer to a bowl to cool. Alternatively, you can toss in a dry skillet over high heat until blackened. Once garlic has cooled, peel blackened skins off and discard. |
9 |
Roast habaneros in a dry skillet over medium-high heat, tossing until charred on most surfaces, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool. When cool enough to handle, pick out stems and discard. |
10 |
Combine blackened garlic, habaneros, and 2 tbsp of each the lime juice, grapefruit juice, and orange juice in a blender. Blend until a smooth but pulpy consistency is reached. **Note: be extremely careful when opening blender to avoid getting liquid or vapors near your eyes and nose. |
11 |
Transfer salsa to a bowl, let rest for 15 minutes, then season to taste with salt. |
12 |
Remove the pork from the oven. Add to a fresh tortilla with pickled onion and add salsa on the side. Serve. |