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title: "Cochinita Pibil, Cancun — GetMap"
description: "Its red color comes from a seed not chili. The pork gets its red-orange color from achiote, not hot peppers. It is marinated with citrus and spices, then…"
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# Cochinita Pibil

Its red color comes from a seed not chili

Food · 🇲🇽 Cancun · one place, one stop

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The pork gets its red-orange color from achiote, not hot peppers. It is marinated with citrus and spices, then slow-roasted until it falls apart, with pickled red onion often served on top or beside it.

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