Kitchen Kouture Carnitas Recipe

Name: Kitchen Kouture Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -5 lbs pork roast; 14 ounces green chilies (chopped); 3 tablespoons chili powder; ½ teaspoon oregano; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 4 garlic cloves (minced); 2 jalapenos (chopped); 1 ½ tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2
Place roast on heavy duty foil inside a roasting pan.
3
Cut slits into top of the meat so seasoning can slip into the meat.
4
In a bowl combine all ingredients and spread on top of the roast.
5
Seal foil securely and place roasting pan in the oven.
6
Cook for 3.5-4 hours (meat should be so tender it falls apart).
7
Use 2 forks and shred roast while still warm.
8
In a skillet warm up a small amount of oil and crisp meat up for a few minutes.
9
Serve with corn tortillas, guacamole, salsa & grilled onions.

430

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -5 lbs pork roast, 14 ounces green chilies (chopped), 3 tablespoons chili powder, ½ teaspoon oregano, and more.

Yes, Kitchen Kouture 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kitchen Kouture Carnitas

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Variations & substitutions

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