Carnitas Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes; Goya Adobo with Pepper; 1/2 medium onion; 1 teaspoon Goya Minced Garlic; 1 Goya Green Pickled Jalapeno Pepper (optional); 1 packet Goya Powdered Chicken Bouillon; Water to cover; 3 tablespoons Goya Corn Oil; 1 1/2 cups orange juice; 1 packet Sazon Goya without Annatto; Goya Flour Tortillas, warmed; 1 (17.6 ounce) container Goya Salsa Pico de Gallo (Mild); 1 (12 ounce) tub Goya Frozen Guacamole, thawed

Servings: persons

2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
Goya Adobo with Pepper
1/2 medium onion
1 teaspoon Goya Minced Garlic
1 Goya Green Pickled Jalapeno Pepper (optional)
1 packet Goya Powdered Chicken Bouillon
Water to cover
3 tablespoons Goya Corn Oil
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1 packet Sazon Goya without Annatto
Goya Flour Tortillas, warmed
1 (17.6 ounce) container Goya Salsa Pico de Gallo (Mild)
1 (12 ounce) tub Goya Frozen Guacamole, thawed

1
Season meat with Adobo.
2
In a deep-sided frying pan or casserole, combine pork, onion, garlic, Jalapeno, bouillon. Add water to cover. Bring to boil, cover and simmer on low heat until meat is tender, about 1 hour.
3
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
4
Drain pork in colander, discarding vegetables and water.
5
Heat oil in same pan on medium high. Add drained meat and brown, turning occasionally. When meat is browned, add orange juice and Sazon and bring to boil. Place in oven, uncovered, until juice reduces and glazes meat, about 30 minutes. Stir every 5-10 minutes so it doesn't stick and juice evenly coats meat.
6
Serve with Tortillas, Salsa Pico de Gallo and Guacamole.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, Goya Adobo with Pepper, 1/2 medium onion, 1 teaspoon Goya Minced Garlic, and more.

Yes, Carnitas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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