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Carnitas

Cuisine

Mexican

Meal Type

Main Course

Servings

8

Cost

$$$

Time

185 Min

Ingredients

  • 4 lb pork shoulder, cut in large chunks
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 4 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1 orange, juiced and rind reserved
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 325°F.
  • Season pork with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano.
  • Place in a Dutch oven with onion, garlic, orange juice and rind, lime juice, water, and bay leaves.
  • Cover and braise for 2 1/2 hours until very tender.
  • Shred the pork and set aside.
  • Place a cast iron skillet or similar heavy pan under the broiler and heat for 1 minute.
  • Introduce batches of shredded pork into the skillet.
  • Spoon some cooking liquid over the pork and broil for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp at the edges.
  • Repeat until all pork has been crisped.
  • Serve hot.

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Total Calories

3600

Serving Calories

450

Nutrition Information

Approx. per serving: 450 calories; 38g protein; 5g carbohydrates; 31g fat; 1g fiber; 1g sugar; 690mg sodium. Notable sources may include iron, vitamin B12, zinc.