Carnitas Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder; 2 tablespoons oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 orange, quartered; 1 lime, quartered; ¼ cup brown sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ½ cup water

Servings: persons

3 lbs boneless pork shoulder
2 tablespoons oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 orange, quartered
1 lime, quartered
¼ cup brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup water

1
Trim fat from pork and cut into cubes.
2
Heat oil in large pot and add pork, garlic and onions.
3
Cook over high heat for 5-10 minutes to brown pork.
4
Add orange, lime, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, pepper and water to pot; stir and bring to a boil.
5
Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until pork is tender.
6
Remove cover and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until liquid has cooked off.
7
Press with back of spoon to break up meat.
8
Serve as you like.
9
Suggested on flour tortillas with salsa and beans.

1116

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder, 2 tablespoons oil, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 small onion, chopped, 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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