Carnitas Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 -10 lbs pork shoulder; 2 sweet onions; 10 garlic cloves; 4 bay leaves; 9 orange slices; 1 cup cilantro; 4 tomatoes; 2 tablespoons cumin seeds; ¼ cup oregano; fresh cracked pepper; sea salt; 5 roasted green chili peppers; 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

9 -10 lbs pork shoulder
2 sweet onions
10 garlic cloves
4 bay leaves
9 orange slices
1 cup cilantro
4 tomatoes
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
¼ cup oregano
fresh cracked pepper
sea salt
5 roasted green chili peppers
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes

1
Roast pork @ 250 for approximately 7 hours.
2
season pork with:olive oil,red pepper flakes,cumin seeds,oregano,sea salt, fresh cracked pepper,orange slices, and bay leaves.
3
when cool pull the pork.
4
add:.
5
roasted,onion,,roasted green chilis,roasted garlic,red pepper flakes,and cilantro.
6
heat@225 until hot.
7
serve with warm fresh grilled corn or flour tortillas.
8
add:sour cream,scallions,pickled jalapenos,tomatoes,cheese,cabbage, and lime wedges.

1184

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 9 -10 lbs pork shoulder, 2 sweet onions, 10 garlic cloves, 4 bay leaves, 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.

Carnitas

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