Banana Leaf Pasteles with Infused Achiote Pork

Banana Leaf Pasteles with Infused Achiote Pork

Bite into banana leaf pasteles where a potent achiote pork core meets myrcene terpenes for earthy sweetness and Puerto Rican tradition.

THC 130mg per serving CBD 9mg per serving. Prep 45 mins Cook 1 hour Serves 6. Onset 60-120 minutes Duration 4-6 hours.

Ingredients

Infused Achiote Pork 3 tablespoons filling 20 percent DV Iron

Pork shoulder 2 lbs diced 50 percent DV Protein

Masa 4 cups 15 percent DV Fiber

Achiote oil 1/4 cup 10 percent DV Vitamin E

Banana leaves 12 pieces 5 percent DV

Sofrito 1 cup 12 percent DV Vitamin C

Instructions

Mix masa with broth then fill with pork, Flow tip: wrap tightly in leaves to seal terpenes during steaming.

Boil wrapped pasteles until firm, Flow tip: gentle simmer preserves delicate achiote infusion.

Unwrap and drizzle warm infused achiote pork, Flow tip: serve hot for maximum aroma.

Decarboxylation

Temperature 240F / 115C. Time 40 minutes. Cannabis 8g. Standard decarb in oven. Flower will be used to infuse the pork for the pasteles.

Infusion

Method Infused Achiote Pork. Base: pork broth and achiote (1 cup total). Temperature 165F. Time 70 minutes. Yield 1 cup. Storage refrigerate up to 2 weeks.

Simmer pork with achiote.

Add decarbed flower gently.

Reduce then strain.

Terpene Pairing

Primary Terpene Myrcene. Flavor Profile earthy herbal and mango-like. Aroma musky sweet with clove hints. Why It Works This terpene deepens the achiote pork while delivering classic relaxing effects that balance the masa. Complementary Terpenes caryophyllene linalool.

Strain Suggestions

Granddaddy Purple indica. THC 17-21 percent CBD 0.5-1 percent. Terpenes myrcene caryophyllene. Flavors grape berry earthy. Effects relaxing sleepy happy. Perfect pairing for the Puerto Rican pasteles.

Nutrition Facts per serving

Calories 520. Total Fat 28g 36 percent DV. Saturated Fat 8g 40 percent DV. Trans Fat 0g. Cholesterol 95mg 32 percent DV. Sodium 480mg 21 percent DV. Total Carbohydrate 48g 17 percent DV. Dietary Fiber 6g 21 percent DV. Total Sugars 4g. Incl. Added Sugars 0g 0 percent DV. Protein 24g 48 percent DV. Vitamin C 25mg 28 percent DV. Vitamin D 0mcg 0 percent DV. Calcium 60mg 5 percent DV. Iron 4mg 22 percent DV. Potassium 620mg 13 percent DV.

Dosage

THC per serving 130mg. CBD per serving 9mg. Onset 60-120 minutes Effect Duration 4-6 hours. Start with one serving. Wait 90 minutes before consuming more. Effects vary by individual tolerance metabolism and consumption method. For adults 21 only. Consume responsibly and in accordance with local laws.