Mexican-Style Pork Carnitas
Pork Carnitas—succulent pork shoulder seasoned to perfection. Great for tacos and burritos or sandwiches topped with tangy slaw and hot sauce.
Ingredients
- 3 lb pork shoulder cut into 2-3” pieces; trimmed of excessive fat
- 1 large white onion quartered
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 lime juiced
- 6 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 c chicken stock
- 1 c orange juice
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp ancho chili powder
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Place the pork in the dutch oven and season with the salt and other spices. Add the onion, garlic cloves, and orange slices. Pour the stock, lime juice, and orange juice around the pork.
- Place the pot into the oven for 3 1/2 hours. Transfer the pork along with the onion, garlic, and orange slices to a baking sheet. Shred the meat and place it under the broiler for 2 minutes or until crisped to your preference. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 952mg | Potassium: 734mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Iron: 3mg
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 280kcal