Carnitas De Cerdo Recipe

Name: Carnitas De Cerdo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 pounds boneless blade pork roast; 1/2 cup lime juice fresh squeezed; 3/4 cup orange juice fresh squeezed; 12 cloves garlic crushed; 3 quarts water; 1 stick cinnamon; 4 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons black pepper whole; 5 bay leaf each; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 cup honey

Servings: persons

9 pounds boneless blade pork roast
1/2 cup lime juice fresh squeezed
3/4 cup orange juice fresh squeezed
12 cloves garlic crushed
3 quarts water
1 stick cinnamon
4 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons black pepper whole
5 bay leaf each
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup honey

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1. Trim fat from pork
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Render fat and reserve
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2. Marinate pork in lime and orange juices, garlic cloves, cinnamon, salt, black pepper and bay leaves for 8-10 hours
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3. Remove and place marinated pork in stock pot with rendered fat and water
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4. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 1 1/2 hours until meat is tender
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5. Let cool
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6. Pull pork into large shredded pieces and place on hotel pan
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7. Sprinkle pork with brown sugar and honey
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8. Cook in 375 degrees F. oven until glazed and brown.
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Serve carnitas with Frijoles Charros; fresh tortillas, guacamole and prepared salsa. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro

2977

kcal

Calories

143

Fat

138

Carbs

278

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: 9 pounds boneless blade pork roast, 1/2 cup lime juice fresh squeezed, 3/4 cup orange juice fresh squeezed, 12 cloves garlic crushed, and more.

Yes, Carnitas De Cerdo 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 De Cerdo

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