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Pork Carnitas Recipe

Delicious and tender pork carnitas perfect for tacos, burritos, or on their own.
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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 Ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
  • 1 cup Orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 large Onion chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. 2. In a large Dutch oven, combine pork, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, and onion.
  3. 3. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  4. 4. Cover the Dutch oven and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for about 4 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
  5. 5. Remove the pork from the oven and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the Dutch oven and mix it with the juices.
  6. 6. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Spread the shredded pork evenly in the Dutch oven and cook, uncovered, for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are crispy.
  7. 7. Serve the carnitas hot with 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: 100IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Carnitas, Pork, Tacos
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