Puerco Pibil

Name: Puerco Pibil
Ingredients: 5 T. annatto seeds; 2 t. cumin seeds; 1 T. whole black pepper; 8 whole allspice berries; 1 t. cloves; 2 habanero peppers; 2 T. salt; 8 cloves garlic; 1/2 c. orange juice; 1/2 c. white vinegar; 5 lemons, juiced; 1 shot (1 1/2 oz.) tequila; 5 lbs. pork butt; banana leaves

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Ingredients

5 T. annatto seeds
2 t. cumin seeds
1 T. whole black pepper
8 whole allspice berries
1 t. cloves
2 habanero peppers
2 T. salt
8 cloves garlic
1/2 c. orange juice
1/2 c. white vinegar
5 lemons, juiced
1 shot (1 1/2 oz.) tequila
5 lbs. pork butt
banana leaves

Directions

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["1.grind the dried spices (annatto, cumin, black pepper, allspice, and cloves), thoroughly (I'd use a blade-style coffee grinder, though not one that I ever intend to use for coffee again)", "", "2.mince the habenero peppers, after removing the seeds", "", "3.combine orange juice, vinegar, lemon juice, tequila, dried spices, minced habenero, salt, and garlic in a blender. Liquify.", "", "4.cut pork into 2 inch squares, place in a large ziplock bag, and fill with the marinade", "", "5.let marinate for at least twenty minutes (overnight is fine, too)", "", "6.line a 9\" x 12\"" pan with banana leaves