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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

  • 3 lbs Pork shoulder cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
  • 1 cup Orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Chicken broth

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a Dutch oven, combine pork, salt, cumin, oregano, orange juice, garlic, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Cover and transfer to the oven. Cook for 3-4 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
  4. Remove the pork from the oven and shred with two forks. Return to the Dutch oven and cook on the stovetop over medium-high heat until the liquid evaporates and the pork is crispy.
  5. Serve hot with tortillas, salsa, and your favorite toppings.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Carnitas, Mexican, Pork
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