Carnitas Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 dried bay leaves; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 3 lbs pork, loin and leg, mixed; 3 garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup lard; 1 orange, cut into 8 wedges; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 12 flour tortillas, 8 inch across, warmed; for the salsa; 1 bunch cilantro, chopped; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 8 pickled jalapeno peppers, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons orange juice

Servings: persons

2 dried bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
3 lbs pork, loin and leg, mixed
3 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup lard
1 orange, cut into 8 wedges
1 onion, thinly sliced
12 flour tortillas, 8 inch across, warmed
for the salsa
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 onion, thinly sliced
8 pickled jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
3 tablespoons orange juice

1
grind the bay leaves,thyme and marjoram to a fine powder.
2
cut the pork into 2 inch cubes,marinate with the spice powder over night,minimum 2 hours.
3
mix all the salsa ingredients,cover and chill until needed.
4
heat the lard in a big pot,add the marinated pork cubes,with orange wadges,garlic and onion,brown the pork cubes on all sides.
5
discard the onion and garlic,cover the pot,cook over low heat for about 1.5 hours.
6
discard the oranges and cook uncovered until all the meat juices have been absorbed and the pork cubes are crispy outside and tender inside.
7
serve with flour tortillas and the salsa.

2134

kcal

Calories

Fat

275

Carbs

130

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 dried bay leaves, 2 teaspoons dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, 3 lbs pork, loin and leg, mixed, 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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