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Pork Carnitas Recipe

Delicious and tender pork carnitas perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 lbs Pork shoulder cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Orange juice
  • 1 cup Lime juice
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. 2. In a large pot, combine pork, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, garlic, orange juice, lime juice, and water.
  3. 3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
  4. 4. Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for 3-4 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
  5. 5. Remove the pot from the oven and place it on the stovetop. Uncover and cook over medium-high heat until the liquid evaporates and the pork begins to brown and crisp, about 20-30 minutes.
  6. 6. Serve the carnitas with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Carnitas, Pork, Tacos
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