Carnitas with a Spicy Chili Sauce Recipe

Name: Carnitas with a Spicy Chili Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 pound Pork Shoulder; 1 whole Onion, Chopped; 1 head Garlic; 1 cup Beer (citrusy, Hoppy IPAs Work Best); 1 whole Lime, Halved; 4 sprigs Fresh Oregano; 2 whole Bay Leaves; 1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 Tablespoon Peppercorns; 6 whole Guajillo Chiles; 1- 1/2 cup Water; 3 ounces, weight Tomato Paste; 2 cups Carnitas Stock

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 pound Pork Shoulder
1 whole Onion, Chopped
1 head Garlic
1 cup Beer (citrusy, Hoppy IPAs Work Best)
1 whole Lime, Halved
4 sprigs Fresh Oregano
2 whole Bay Leaves
1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds
1 teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Peppercorns
6 whole Guajillo Chiles
1- 1/2 cup Water
3 ounces, weight Tomato Paste
2 cups Carnitas Stock

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For the carnitas:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3
Combine all ingredients in a Dutch oven.
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Add water until it almost covers the top of the meat.
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Bring to a boil then remove from heat, cover, and place in the oven.
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Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until pork is cooked through and tender.
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Raise oven temperature to 450 degrees F and bake, uncovered, for another 30 minutes.
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Remove from oven, and shred.
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For the spicy chili sauce:
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Place chilis in a small sauce pan with the water.
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Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer, allowing to cook for about half an hour.
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Let the mixture cool a bit then remove stems, cut into smaller pieces, and blend into a thick sauce.
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In a frying pan, add guajillo chili paste, tomato paste, and carnitas stock.
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Reduce on high heat until thick.
15
Add carnitas and reduce further until sauce becomes like a coating on the carnitas (about 5 minutes).
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Serve carnitas with the sauce.

401

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 pound Pork Shoulder, 1 whole Onion, Chopped, 1 head Garlic, 1 cup Beer (citrusy, Hoppy IPAs Work Best), and more.

Yes, Carnitas with a Spicy Chili Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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 with a Spicy Chili Sauce

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