Poc Chuc

14 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 (10 -12 ounce) pork blade steaks, 1/4 -inch thick
  • marinade
  • 16 ounces sour orange juice (or 16 ounces regular orange juice with 1/2 cup lime juice)
  • 1 1/2 ounces achiote paste (see recipe above)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups water
  • 5 medium purple onions, very thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces white vinegar
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 habanero pepper, roasted and finely chopped
  • salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Blend all marinade ingredients in blender or food processor. Marinate pork at least 3 hours.
  2. 2
    Bring water to boil in deep saucepan. Add onions and blanch for 1 minute. Drain and place in stainless steel bowl. Toss with vinegar, cilantro, chile, salt and pepper.
  3. 3
    Grill pork steaks on barbecue.
  4. 4
    Serving Suggestions: Serve with Mexican Yellow Rice. Garnish with habanero chile peppers and cilantro.

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