Easy Cochinita Pibil
This Cochinita Pibil delivers 60g protein and 494 calories per serving — a heavyweight option for anyone serious about hitting daily protein targets. Batch-preps 8 servings in quick prep time on the stovetop, giving you multiple high-protein meals ready to portion and reheat. Built for muscle-building phases where you need 180g+ protein daily without cooking twice.
Ingredients
- •Pork Loin(2268g)
Boneless pork loin roast. Wider and fattier than tenderloin — both work.
- •Orange Juice, Fresh(240g)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(80g)
- •Achiote paste(99g)
- •Cumin, Ground(5g)
- •sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
Instructions
- 1Combine the achiote paste, orange juice, lime juice and cumin in a blender or food processor. Pulse briefly until combined.
- 2Place the pork in the bowl of your pressure cooker or slow cooker, then drizzle the pork evenly with the marinade. Toss briefly to combine. (Then rinse out your blender, so that the achiote does not stain it.)
- 3Place the lid on your pressure cooker (setting the vent to “sealing”) or slow cooker. Then either pressure cook the pork on manual for 40 minutes, followed by a 15-minute natural release. Or slow cook the pork on high for 5 hours or on low for 8 hours, until the pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- 4Remove the lid. Use two forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces, then toss it briefly with the remaining juices.
- 5Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. (I used about 1 teaspoon fine sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.)
- 6Serve warm, garnished with pickled red onions and chopped fresh cilantro, plus any additional toppings that you prefer.
Nutrition — Per Serving
494
calories
60g
protein
27g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 4g
- Saturated fat
- 9.3g
- Sodium
- 2219 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.2g
8 servings per batch · ~337g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Cochinita Pibil have per serving?
Each serving contains 60g of protein and 494 calories with 27g fat and only 4g carbs. This makes it one of the highest protein-to-carb ratios available for a dinner recipe.
How long does Easy Cochinita Pibil take to prep?
This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 8 servings in a single stovetop batch. You'll have multiple meals prepped efficiently for the week.
Is Easy Cochinita Pibil good for muscle gain?
At 60g protein per serving and 494 calories, this recipe supports muscle gain phases with minimal carb intake—ideal if you're prioritizing protein intake while managing total daily calories.
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