Carnitas Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds boneless pork butt or 4 1/2 pounds bone-in; 4 garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried; 1 bay leaf; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 18 corn or 12 flour tortillas, warmed or crisped just before serving; Well-Filled Guacamole; 2 cups chopped tomatoes; 2 cups sour cream

Servings: persons

3 pounds boneless pork butt or 4 1/2 pounds bone-in
4 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 bay leaf
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
18 corn or 12 flour tortillas, warmed or crisped just before serving
Well-Filled Guacamole
2 cups chopped tomatoes
2 cups sour cream

1
Cut the pork butt into 1/2-inch cubes or strips.
2
If using bone-in pork, reserve the bone.
3
Place the meat and bone, if you have it, in a large heavy pot, along with the garlic, oregano, bay leaf, wine, pepper, and salt.
4
Bring to a boil over medium heat.
5
Stir to mix the ingredients.
6
Partially cover and cook at a bare simmer for 2 hours.
7
Remove the cover and add 1/2 cup water.
8
Increase the heat to medium-high and continue cooking, stirring every 10 minutes or so, until the pork is very soft and shreds easily when prodded, about 1 hour.
9
(If the pork begins to stick to the bottom of the pan during the last part of cooking reduce the heat to prevent burning.)
10
Remove and discard the bay leaf.
11
Stir gently with a fork to break up and shred the meat.
12
To assemble spread about 1/3 cup carnitas in the center of a tortilla.
13
Top with Well-Filled Guacamole, chopped tomatoes, and sour cream.
14
Fold and serve.

2870

kcal

Calories

Fat

388

Carbs

148

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 pounds boneless pork butt or 4 1/2 pounds bone-in, 4 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried, 1 bay leaf, 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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