Is Cochinita Pibil — Yucatan Pulled Pork safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 480mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Cochinita Pibil — Yucatan Pulled Pork more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇲🇽 Mexico · Mexican

Cochinita Pibil — Yucatan Pulled Pork

Achiote-marinated pork slow-roasted in banana leaves, served with pickled red onions.

Prep time 300 min

Servings 6

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

480mg

Potassium

480 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na slow-roasted option. Pickled onion adds Na.

Ingredients

1kg pork shoulder
Achiote paste, bitter orange
Banana leaves
Pickled red onion

Achiote Cochinita Kidney Friendlier Pibil Pork Slow Roasted Yucatan

Cooking Steps

1
Marinate pork 8+ hours.
2
Wrap in banana leaf.
3
Roast 4 hours at 150°C.

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