Cochinita Pibil

This trip we brought down a DeWalt jig saw for our friend and contractor, Pulpo. Most guys down here have nicknames and Elias’ is Pulpo which means octopus. Go figure. Anyway, when we handed over the jig saw, Pulpo said he’d bring us cocinita pibil for Sunday breakfast. Cochinita pibil, is a Yucatan dish with pork that is slow cooked after marinating it in lime or orange juice. It’s cooked with achiote seeds to give it red color. Very, very tender and deliciousl. On the island, it’s usually a Sunday morning breakfast treat. Served with onions on corn tortillas, it’s perfect! Although Pulpo made his promise a few weeks ago, he did not forget and here’s a photo of him delivering it to Ed. Dressed in shorts and T’s, drinking coffee ,and enjoying cocinita on our new table, we pondered our good fortune!

Elias aka Pulpo and Guapo.