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Pork Carnitas Recipe

Delicious and tender pork carnitas, perfect for tacos or burritos.
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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 pounds Pork Shoulder cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Orange Juice
  • 1 cup Lime Juice
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 large Onion quartered

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a large Dutch oven, combine all ingredients.
  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  4. Cover and transfer to the oven. Cook for about 4 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  5. Remove the pork from the oven and shred the meat. Return the shredded pork to the pot and mix with the juices.
  6. Optional: For crispy edges, spread the shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil for a few minutes until 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: 3mg

Keywords

Carnitas, Gluten-Free, Pork
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