Comments on: Slow Cooker Cochinita Pibil

By: Stevie

Stevie — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 02:41:15 +0000

I made this last year and it was fantastic! Since im back on the low carb train, im making it again but happy to have found a source for

banana leaves! Yay! First time I did without, but it still came out fantastic!

---Reply posted by DJ on 6/25/2018
Yeah, I'll admit ... this one is a true favorite of mine, through and through! I've got a big smoker and typically do it in that, but otherwise ... no changes whatsoever. Welcome back to the train! :-D

By: E T

E T — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 22:53:25 +0000

Made this to the T. Banana leaves and all. Way too much for me or my picky eating family, so I took it up to my favorite Mexican restaurant. They made me some tacos and I shared the rest with all the staff. Must have been good as the entire batch was gone in 30 minutes.

---Reply posted by DJ on 8/12/2015
Hi E T, I can't tell if you're saying it was too much food, or "too much" of something else. Ultimately, it sounds like it was fully enjoyed by some restaurant staff. It's a really fantastic recipe, in my opinion ... and at the very least, I'm thrilled it was enjoyed! :)

By: DJ Foodie

DJ Foodie — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 05:50:42 +0000

Hi Mariella … Any Latin market would carry it. I’ve actually been able to find it in most all grocery stores. It’s always in the Latin section of the store, usually with lots of interesting dried chillies and other tasty Mexican products. You can also obviously order it, online.

By: DJ Foodie

DJ Foodie — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 05:40:09 +0000

Hi Ashley, a "reduction" means that something is boiled or simmered, causing the water in it, to evaporate. If you put a pot of boiling water on the stove and boil it, it will eventually largely evaporate, until there is nothing left! Through evaporation, you can create a "water reduction", which would be little more than the minerals in your water, stuck to the bottom of your pot. However, with something like a tomato sauce, or a chicken broth … or the drippings from cochinita … you would put the thinner liquid on the stove over medium heat and let it simmer for a while. The longer it simmers, the thicker the sauce will get, while also "reducing" (there will be less of it, because the water has evaporated, leaving concentrated goodness behind). Does this make sense?

By: Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 02:31:47 +0000

How do you reduce the juices? I’ve never done this before.

By: Mariella

Mariella — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 15:52:26 +0000

Where can you find achiote paste? I am really looking forward to making this recipe.

By: DJ Foodie

DJ Foodie — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 00:07:21 +0000

Hi Bonnie … I get this request quite a lot and I’m not fully sure how to remedy it. There are times where it’s easier than others, but … the reality is (as you’ve noticed) the information is already there. If you just add up the gram weights, you’ll see the total. I suppose I could do this mathematically and just add it to the calculations, but … that’s not the full story. In a lot of cases, there’s the concept of evaporation. As food cooks, water evaporates … meaning the final result will weigh less than the totals provided. There are no clean and clear cut ways to provide the information you’re seeking, that I’m aware of. The best I can really offer is … make the recipe and divide it into portions. That’s about it! Even that is WILDLY inaccurate. The information provided is also all wild generalizations, based on largely outdated averages (thanks, USDA!). I totally get it and I understand the question, but … I assure you … it’s not as easy as it seems it should be. Sorry!

By: Wayne

Wayne — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 21:28:42 +0000

Never mind I found the recipe for the cheddar taco shell

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 21:24:14 +0000

WHERE IS THE RECIPE FOR THE TACO SHELL THAT IS IN THE PICTURE.

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 00:12:35 +0000

Good afternoon DJ,

I’m falling in love with your recipes. I do have a favor to ask. Will you please include serving size in grams or some other indicator? Never mind I’ll do the figuring. Sorry to bother you. I know crazy that I’m going to finish this comment. Felt like the thing to do. At least you’ll get a good laugh for the day.