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Pork Carnitas Recipe

Delicious and tender pork carnitas, perfect for tacos or burritos.
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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 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 medium Onion quartered
  • 2 bay leaves Bay leaves

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, combine pork, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, and garlic.
  2. 2. Add orange juice, water, onion, and bay leaves.
  3. 3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for about 2 hours.
  4. 4. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until liquid evaporates and pork begins to brown, about 45 minutes.
  5. 5. Shred pork with two forks and serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Carnitas, Pork, Tacos
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