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Pork Carnitas Recipe

Delicious and easy 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 Oregano
  • 2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Orange Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 Onion quartered
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 Bay Leaves

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. 2. In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. 3. Add the pork shoulder chunks and sear until browned on all sides.
  4. 4. Add the salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, orange juice, chicken broth, onion, garlic, and bay leaves.
  5. 5. Bring to a boil, then cover and transfer to the oven.
  6. 6. Cook for about 4 hours, until the meat is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  7. 7. Remove the pork from the oven and shred the meat. Discard any large pieces of fat.
  8. 8. Optionally, spread the shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil for a few minutes to get crispy edges.

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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