Yucatán-Style Shredded Pork Tacos with Achiote (Cochinita Pibil Tacos)

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Erin Dorn

4 oz. achiote paste, such as El Yucateco (mexgrocer.com)

1 cup fresh lime juice

1 cup fresh orange juice

1 1⁄3 cups white vinegar

3 tbsp. dried oregano, preferably Mexican (mexgrocer.com)

2 tsp. Kosher salt, plus more, to taste

4 lb. boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2″ pieces

2 (28″-long) banana leaves

2 cups boiling water

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

2 habanero peppers, thinly sliced

1 bay leaf

Corn tortillas, warmed, for serving

Roughly chopped cilantro, sliced radishes, and lime wedges, for serving

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