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Sour Orange (Naranja Agria)
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Sour Orange (Naranja Agria)

Sour orange is a variety of orange with a very tart and bitter flavour, indispensable in Yucatecan cooking. It is the acidic component of cochinita pibil, pollo pibil, and Yucatecan ceviche. When unavailable, it is substituted with a mix of lime, orange, and vinegar, though the result is never quite the same.

Estimated retail price

~£5.49 / 500g

Typical price at UK Mexican grocers

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How it's used in Mexican cooking

Sour Orange (Naranja Agria), part of the fruits section of the Mexican pantry, appears in more than 20 recipes in our collection, including Cochinita Pibil Tacos, Habanero Salsa and Poc Chuc (Yucatan Grilled Pork). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.

Recipes with Sour Orange (Naranja Agria)

Cochinita Pibil TacosTacos

Cochinita Pibil Tacos

Habanero SalsaSauces

Habanero Salsa

Poc Chuc (Yucatan Grilled Pork)Stews

Poc Chuc (Yucatan Grilled Pork)

Yucatan-Style Grilled Fish (Tikin Xic)Stews

Yucatan-Style Grilled Fish (Tikin Xic)

Slow-Roasted Pork Pibil (Cochinita Pibil)Stews

Slow-Roasted Pork Pibil (Cochinita Pibil)

Mexican Lentil SoupSopas Y Caldos

Mexican Lentil Soup

Pollo Ticuleño (Yucatecan Breaded Chicken)Stews

Pollo Ticuleño (Yucatecan Breaded Chicken)

Pibil de Pollo (Yucatecan Achiote Chicken)Stews

Pibil de Pollo (Yucatecan Achiote Chicken)

Kibis YucatecosStreet Food

Kibis Yucatecos

Longaniza de ValladolidMeats

Longaniza de Valladolid

Salsa XnipecSauces

Salsa Xnipec

Recado Rojo (Achiote Paste)Sauces

Recado Rojo (Achiote Paste)

Monterrey-Style Grilled Chicken (Pollo Asado Norteño)Meats

Monterrey-Style Grilled Chicken (Pollo Asado Norteño)

Tzik de Venado (Yucatecan Venison Salpicón)Meats

Tzik de Venado (Yucatecan Venison Salpicón)

Tatemado de Cerdo (Slow-Cooked Pork in Chilli Sauce)Stews

Tatemado de Cerdo (Slow-Cooked Pork in Chilli Sauce)

Chicken Barbacoa in Maguey LeavesStews

Chicken Barbacoa in Maguey Leaves

Oven-Baked Cochinita Pibil TacosTacos

Oven-Baked Cochinita Pibil Tacos

Pork Loin in Mango SauceStews

Pork Loin in Mango Sauce

Cochinita Pibil SandwichStreet Food

Cochinita Pibil Sandwich

Habanero ChimichurriSauces

Habanero Chimichurri

Frequently asked questions

How many recipes use Sour Orange (Naranja Agria)?

Sour Orange (Naranja Agria) is used in more than 20 recipes in our collection, such as Cochinita Pibil Tacos and Habanero Salsa. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.

Where can I buy Sour Orange (Naranja Agria) in the UK?

You can buy Sour Orange (Naranja Agria) online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.

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