Carnitas Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 5 lb Pork Shoulder; 4 cup Water; 1/2 cup Orange Juice; 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil; 1/4 cup milk; 1 White Onion; 8 Garlic Cloves; 3 Bay Leaves; 2 tbsp Oregano; 2 tbsp Brown Sugar; 2 tsp salt

Servings: persons

5 lb Pork Shoulder
4 cup Water
1/2 cup Orange Juice
1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
1/4 cup milk
1 White Onion
8 Garlic Cloves
3 Bay Leaves
2 tbsp Oregano
2 tbsp Brown Sugar
2 tsp salt

1
Cut the pork shoulder into 1-2 inch cubes.
2
Thinly slice the onion.
3
All all ingredients to a large pot.
4
Cover.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
When it boils, uncover and set to low heat, stirring occasionally.
7
Remove bay leaves after an hour.
8
After 2 hours water should be evaporated.
9
Turn heat to medium, the remaining oil should fry the pork.
10
Make sure to stir frequently to break up pork.
11
Cook for another 15-20 mins.
12
Serve with rice or in tacos.
13
I like to add hot sauce for some kick.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lb Pork Shoulder, 4 cup Water, 1/2 cup Orange Juice, 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil, 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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