Achiote Paste

more than merely ground anatto. For yucatan pork. source: https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-achiote-paste-2342971

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup annatto seeds

  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds

  • 1 tbsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds

  • 1 tsp black peppercorns

  • 2x cloves

  • 1 tsp kosher salt

  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped

  • 1/2 cup bitter orange juice (or 1/4 cup orange juice plus 1/4 cup Mexican lime juice or 1/3 cup white vinegar)

Directions

  • grind dries

  • blend with wets