Poc Chuc

Chef Otaktay's Note:

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:)

• Total Time: 1 hrs 37 mins
• Prep Time: 24 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 13 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 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 ½ 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
• ¼ habanero pepper , roasted and finely chopped
• salt and pepper

Directions:

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.