Achiote Paste

This is the recipe for the paste used to make Puerco Pibil…you know, so you don’t have to go buy the weak stuff.

You will need:

  • 5 tablespoons achiote (annatto) seeds
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 8 whole allspice berries
  • ½ teaspoon whole cloves
  • 3 habanero peppers, seeded
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 5 lemons, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon premium tequila

Instructions:

With a spice grinder, grind the annatto seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, allspice berries, and cloves to a fine powder.n

In a blender or food processor, mix the ground spices, habanero peppers, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth. Mix in the lemon juice and tequila.n

Prep Time: 15 mins/Cooking Time: -/ Total Time: 15 mins

Servings: 8

Calories: 46.1

 

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