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Orange and Milk-Braised Pork Carnitas

Orange and Milk-Braised Pork Carnitas

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  • 150 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 🍖 3 ½ pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into large pieces

  • Spices & Seasonings

    • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 🧂 1 tablespoon kosher salt, or more to taste
    • 🍃 2 bay leaves
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • Citrus

    • 🍊 1 orange, juiced and zested

  • Dairy

    • 🥛 2 cups whole milk

  • Cooking Oil

    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

STEPS

1

Season pork with pepper and salt.

2

Heat oil in large pot over high heat. Working in batches, cook pork in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Return all cooked pork and accumulated juice to pot.

3

Season pork with bay leaves, cumin, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper. Stir in fresh orange juice, orange zest, and milk. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat is fork tender but not falling apart, about 2 hours.

4

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

5

Remove pork from liquid. Skim some fat from the pot to grease a baking dish. Transfer the pieces of pork to the baking dish. Drizzle about 2 more tablespoons of the floating fat over the meat. Season with more salt, if needed.

6

Bake in preheated oven until pork is browned, about 15 minutes. Stir pork.

7

Turn on oven's broiler. Cook pork under broiler until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

325

Calories

  • 22
    Protein
  • 4
    Carbs
  • 24
    Fats

💡 Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork reaches a safe internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).The broiling step is optional, but it enhances the crispiness of the meat.Skim as much fat as possible from the braising liquid for a healthier dish.