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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 large chunks
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
  • 1 cup Orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Onion quartered
  • 2 Bay leaves

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a large Dutch oven, combine pork, salt, cumin, oregano, orange juice, chicken broth, garlic, onion, and bay leaves.
  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  4. Cover and transfer to the oven. Cook for about 3-4 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
  5. Remove the pork from the oven and shred it with two forks.
  6. Optional: To crisp up the pork, spread it on a baking sheet and broil for a few minutes until the edges are crispy.

Nutritional Value

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

Keywords

Carnitas, Mexican, Pork
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