World Flavors Cookbook

Poc Chuc

Yucatecan grilled pork marinated in sour orange and achiote — thin sliced pork grilled over wood fire, served with bean purée and pickled onions.

Cuisine: Mexico

Ingredients

• 600g thin pork loin or shoulder slices
• Juice of 4 sour oranges (or 3 regular oranges + 1 lime)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp achiote paste
• Salt
• Black beans, cooked and pureed
• Pickled red onions
• Habanero salsa

Instructions

1. Flatten pork slices thin.
2. Marinate in sour orange juice, garlic, achiote, and salt for 30 minutes.
3. Grill on high heat 3-4 minutes per side.
4. Serve with black bean puree, pickled onions, and habanero salsa.