The video is about making Cochinita Pibil, a traditional Mexican dish from the Yucatan region. The cook begins by preparing the meat, using pork shoulder with bone, and cutting it into medium-sized pieces. He then makes a marinade using annatto paste, garlic, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, black pepper, and cloves. The marinade is blended with sour orange juice, salt, and bay leaves.
The meat is marinated overnight and then smoked over indirect heat for two hours using apple wood. The temperature is kept stable at 150°F (65°C). After smoking, the meat is wrapped in banana leaves and cooked in the oven at 175°C (350°F) for two hours.
The cook then shreds the meat and serves it with cured onion, habanero chili, and tortillas. He also recommends serving it with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of cilantro.
Throughout the video, the cook shares his expertise and provides tips on how to make the perfect Cochinita Pibil. He emphasizes the importance of using high-quality ingredients and following traditional methods to achieve the best flavor and texture.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The suckling pig can be made with the whole pork if desired.
2. The recommended cut of pork for cochinita pibil is the shoulder, preferably with bone.
3. Excess fat should be removed from the pork.
4. The pork should be cut into medium-sized pieces to allow for better penetration of the marinade.
5. The addition of bone, such as pork ribs, is recommended for added flavor.
6. Achiote or annatto is a fundamental ingredient in cochinita pibil.
7. Annatto is also used as a natural coloring agent.
8. The marinade for cochinita pibil typically includes garlic, cumin powder, dried oregano, cinnamon, black pepper, and cloves.
9. Sour orange is a fundamental ingredient in cochinita pibil, but it can be substituted with a combination of common orange, sweet orange, and apple cider vinegar.
10. The pork should be marinated for at least 24 hours, but it can be marinated for a shorter period of time if desired.
11. The pork can be cooked over indirect heat, and it's recommended to add apple wood for a smoky flavor.
12. The cooking time for cochinita pibil can vary, but it's typically around 4-6 hours.
13. The pork should be wrapped in banana leaves to cook, which is a traditional method in Yucatan.
14. The onion and habanero chili are traditional accompaniments to cochinita pibil.
15. The cochinita pibil can be served with tortillas, and it's traditional to eat it with a taco.
16. The cured onion and traditional Yucatan chili or habanero are typically served with the cochinita pibil taco.