Mama’S Carnitas Recipe

Name: Mama’S Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 bone-in pork shoulder roast (5 to 7 pounds); 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 cup beef stock; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 Anaheim peppers, seeded and diced; 16 flour tortillas (8 inches); 1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bone-in pork shoulder roast (5 to 7 pounds)
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup beef stock
1/4 cup lime juice
2 Anaheim peppers, seeded and diced
16 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1
In a small bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cut roast in half; rub all sides with spice mixture. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, stock, lime juice and peppers; pour around meat.
2
Cover and cook on low for 9-11 hours or until meat is tender.
3
Remove meat; skim fat. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat and return to slow cooker; heat through.
4
With a slotted spoon, spoon 1/2 cup filling off center on each tortilla. Top with 1 tablespoon creme fraiche and 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up.
5
Place shredded pork in freezer containers; top with juices. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently. Add a little broth if necessary.

2031

kcal

Calories

Fat

344

Carbs

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Mama’S 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.

Mama’S Carnitas

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