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Pork Carnitas

Pork Carnitas

Cost $25, save $30

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 210 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 4 pounds pork shoulder, cut into several large pieces
    • ¼ cup vegetable oil
    • 3 tablespoons kosher salt

  • Seasoning and Aromatics

    • 🧅 1 onion, chopped
    • 1 clove garlic, crushed
    • 🍋 3 tablespoons lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • Liquids

    • 4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth

STEPS

1

Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Season pork shoulder pieces with salt, then arrange in the Dutch oven. Cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.

2

Stir in onion, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, oregano, and cumin. Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until pork is very tender, about 2 1/2 hours.

3

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

4

Transfer pork shoulder to a large baking sheet; reserve cooking liquid. Drizzle a small amount of cooking liquid over pork pieces and lightly season with salt.

5

Bake pork in the preheated oven until browned, about 30 minutes. Drizzle more cooking liquid every 10 minutes; use two forks to shred pork as it browns.

6

Serve hot and enjoy!

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

250

Calories

  • 16
    Protein
  • 2
    Carbs
  • 19
    Fats

💡 For extra crispiness, broil the pork for the last 5 minutes of cooking.Serve with fresh tortillas, salsa, and guacamole for a complete meal.Use leftover carnitas for tacos, burritos, or even on top of salads.