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Sous Vide Crispy Carnitas

Sous Vide Crispy Carnitas

Cost $25, save $30

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  • 750 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Rub

    • 🧂 2 tablespoons kosher salt
    • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
    • 2 tablespoons paprika
    • 2 tablespoons onion powder
    • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Main Ingredients

    • 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch-thick slabs
    • 🧅 1 onion, roughly chopped
    • 🧄 8 cloves fresh garlic
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • 4 bay leaves
    • 🍊 1 orange, quartered
    • 🧂 kosher salt to taste

  • Rice and Sauce

    • 🍅 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
    • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
    • 1 ½ cups chicken stock
    • 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
    • 🧈 1 tablespoon butter
    • 2 teaspoons chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder

STEPS

1

Combine 2 tablespoons salt, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, oregano, and black pepper in a small bowl and mix well.

2

Place pork pieces into a large bowl. Rub spice mixture evenly over pork, pressing until it adheres. Add onion, garlic, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves.

3

Squeeze orange juice into the bowl with pork and toss in juiced orange pieces; toss to combine.

4

Place pork mixture into a sous vide-safe vacuum seal bag. Seal the bag and immerse in a water container with a sous vide cooker set to 165°F (74°C). Cook for 12 to 24 hours.

5

Remove and transfer the pork from the sous vide bag to a bowl. Shred meat and spread evenly onto a baking sheet. Season with salt.

6

Preheat the oven broiler. Broil pork until crispy, flipping once, about 10 minutes.

7

Purée tomatoes and green chiles in a food processor. Pour mixture into a saucepan and add chicken stock, rice, butter, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simmer until rice is tender, about 25 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

402

Calories

  • 22
    Protein
  • 35
    Carbs
  • 19
    Fats

💡 For an authentic touch, garnish the carnitas with fresh chopped green onions or cilantro.Keep an eye on the pork while broiling to avoid burning.Save leftover carnitas as a freezer-friendly option for tacos, burritos, or salads.