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	Puerco Pibil (Pork & Achiote Recado Sauce) Serves 6 Alternative Ingredients are listed in Red

	Qty	Size	Ingredient
	5	lbs	Pork Butt
	2	tbls	Annatto Seeds
	2	tbls	Annatto Paste
	2	tsp	Cummin Seeds
	1	tsp	Cumin Powder
	1	tbls	Black Pepper Seeds
	1	tsp	Fresh Ground Pepper
	4	whole	Allspice Seeds
	1	tsp	Allspice Powder
	½	tsp	Whole Cloves
	1	small	White Onion
			Sweet Vidalia Onion
	2	ea	Habanero Peppers
	½	cup	Ancho Chile Powder
	1½	cup	Fresh Orange Juice (High Quality Liquid Concentrate)
	¼	cup	Fresh Lemon Juice High Quality Liquid Concentrate
	½	cup	Pineapple Vinegar
			White Vinegar
	¼	cup	Wabo Cabo Tequila (or whatever you favor)
	½	cup	Water
	8	cloves	Pressed Garlic
	2	tbls	Garlic Powder
	2	tbls	Kosher Salt
	1	tbls	Dried Oregano
	Put the annatto seeds and water in a small saucepan and place over high heat.  Bring to a boil, cover, and lower heat to a simmer and cook 30 minutes.  Remove from heat and let steep 2 hours, until softened. Strip the peppers of their seeds and veins (depending on the amount of hotness you prefer) and chop very fine.  Place everything but the meat and Tequila into a blender (or food processor) and blend into a smooth puree.  Press through a strainer for a smooth, soft sauce. (this step is optional)  Keeps, tightly covered, up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Cut the meat up into 2" squares leaving fat intact for flavor.  Place meat into a large zip-lock baggie, pour in the puree and add Tequila, coat the meat thoroughly.  Marinate in refrigerator for 4 hours (or overnight).  The Tequila is optional.  You could also use Sangria or even Rum, however, remember that this is a Mexican dish after all. Place meat in a baking pan and pour the remaining sauce over the top of the meat.  Cover the pan with aluminum foil, sealing the edges to retain the moisture, while keeping the top of the foil off the meat (tent).  If you marinated the meat in the refrigerator, the size and shape of the pan isn't too critical.  If you didn't marinate, then select a pan that is deep enough that the meat isn't piled higher than the sides, yet small enough to keep the meat submerged in the sauce, because you want as much of the flavor of the sauce to penetrate the meat as possible.  Anything touching the foil will burn and stick to the foil. Preheat oven to 325º.  Place pan on center rack in the oven and bake for 4 hours. Serve over a bed of Spanish Rice with a couple of wedges of tomato and a whole green pepper. Let's see . . . bring to boil (15 min.), simmer for 30 minutes, let steep for 2 hours, marinate for 4 hours and bake for 4 hours.  I'd say this is an all-day project.  (11+ hours)  But well worth it!