Cochinita Pibil

Pork shoulder marinated in achiote paste, sour orange (or lime-and-orange juice), garlic, cumin, oregano, and salt, wrapped in banana leaves and slow-roasted in a pit until the meat falls into shreds. Yucatec Maya origin, distinct from the rest of the Mexican canon: the achiote brings a deep brick-red colour and a faintly earthy-warm character (no heat), and sour orange brings citric brightness that distinguishes the dish from chilli-based braises. Served with tortillas and pickled red onion.