Name: Poc Chuc
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 1 h 13 min
Total time: 1 h 37 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 (10 -12 ounce) pork blade steaks, 1/4 -inch thick; 16 ounces sour orange juice (or 16 ounces regular orange juice with 1/2 cup lime juice); 1 1/2 ounces achiote paste (see recipe above); 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 4 cups water; 5 medium purple onions, very thinly sliced; 8 ounces white vinegar; 1 bunch cilantro, chopped; 1/4 habanero pepper, roasted and finely chopped; salt and pepper

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this is an Ancient Mayan recipe I managed to get off of Erika its a pretty tasty meal:) good with mashed potatoes and gravy:) with a small salad and a side of corn:)

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ingredients

6 (10 -12 ounce) pork blade steaks, 1/4 -inch thick
marinade
16 ounces sour orange juice (or 16 ounces regular orange juice with 1/2 cup lime juice)
1 ¹⁄₂ ounces achiote paste (see recipe above)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups water
5 medium purple onions, very thinly sliced
8 ounces white vinegar
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
¹⁄₄ habanero pepper, roasted and finely chopped
salt and pepper

directions

Blend all marinade ingredients in blender or food processor. Marinate pork at least 3 hours.
Bring water to boil in deep saucepan. Add onions and blanch for 1 minute. Drain and place in stainless steel bowl. Toss with vinegar, cilantro, chile, salt and pepper.
Grill pork steaks on barbecue.
Serving Suggestions: Serve with Mexican Yellow Rice. Garnish with habanero chile peppers and cilantro.

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"this is an Ancient Mayan recipe I managed to get off of Erika its a pretty tasty meal:) good with mashed potatoes and gravy:) with a small salad and a side of corn:)"

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review by Pilgrim1

4/14/2014

PS: to the post above - Grill it on an open barbecue for best results!

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creation by Chef Otaktay

4/18/2006

this is an Ancient Mayan recipe I managed to get off of Erika its a pretty tasty meal:) good with mashed potatoes and gravy:) with a small salad and a side of corn:)