Directions:
- For the Achiote Recado....place annatto seeds and water in small saucepan over high heat; bring to boil, cover, and lower to simmer.
- Cook about 30 minutes, remove from heat, and leet seeds steep for about 2 hours, or until softened.
- Drain, then place in food processor with remaining ingredients; Blend until a smooth paste forms.
- If you would like a spicier recado, add 2-3 habaneros to the processor.
- Combine pork butt and recado in large ziploc, sealing tightly.
- Refrigerate, and let marinate for at least two days (but no longer than 5; meat will grow saltier the longer it is kept), turning occasionally.
- Place a sheet of tin foil in a sturdy pan.
- Cross banana leaves on top of the foil, and place meat in center.
- Add any remaining marinade to pork- it is important that the pork stews in its own marinade.
- Wrap leaves around the meat, covering with more leaves if necessary, to make a neat package.
- Cover pan with one more layer of foil, to prevent steam from escaping.
- [NOTE:If you are unable to get banana leaves, simply place the pork in a roasting pan, covering very tightly with tin foil- But the banana leaves look much cooler.]
- Cook in a 325-degree oven for about four hours, until pork is meltingly tender.
- Let rest for 30 minutes, then coarsely shred, removing any large fatty pieces.
- Serve with salsas, pink pickled onions, warm tortillas, and icy cold beer (or tequila, if that's your thing).
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 342.88 Kcal (1436 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 93.52 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 10.39g | 16% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 102.04mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 3661.33mg | 153% | |
| Potassium | 948.05mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbs | 36.83g | 12% | |
| Sugars | 14.06g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.95g | 24% | |
| Protein | 36.07g | 72% | |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 95% | |
| Vitamin A | 8mg | 266% | |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 71.5mg | 7% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 83.63 Kcal (350 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 22.81 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.53g | 16% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 24.89mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 892.98mg | 153% | |
| Potassium | 231.23mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbs | 8.98g | 12% | |
| Sugars | 3.43g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.45g | 24% | |
| Protein | 8.8g | 72% | |
| Vitamin C | 13.9mg | 95% | |
| Vitamin A | 1.9mg | 266% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 17.4mg | 7% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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