Poc Chuc

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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

Instructions

  1. Blend all marinade ingredients in blender or food processor. Marinate pork at least 3 hours.
  2. 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.
  3. Grill pork steaks on barbecue.
  4. Serving Suggestions: Serve with Mexican Yellow Rice. Garnish with habanero chile peppers and cilantro.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

305 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.4g 37% DV
Total Fat 7.2g 9% DV
Carbs 56.5g 21% DV
Fiber 24g 86% DV
Sugar 5.7g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19472.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2137.3mg 45% DV
Cholesterol 21.3mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 168mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 210.7mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 951.5mg 73% DV
Iron 27.3mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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