Michoacan-Style Pork Carnitas With Green Apple Slaw

Name: Michoacan-Style Pork Carnitas With Green Apple Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast Trimmed; 24 white corn tortillas 4-Inch, 6-Inches Works As Well; 1 cup crema Preferably Centroamericana Style Or Sour Cream, In A Squeeze Bottle*; 1 cup queso fresco Crumbled; 2 limes Cut Into Wedges; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves Fresh, Packed; 1/2 cup orange juice; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons onion powder; 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder; 2 tablespoons cumin; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 5 cloves garlic Crushed Under A Knife And Peeled; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 quart orange juice Preferably Fresh; 12 ounces sweetened condensed milk; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 5 bay leaves; 1 Orange Cut Into Quarters; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 4 cups green cabbage Shredded, About 14 Ounces; 3 cups red cabbage Shredded, About 9 Ounces; 2 carrots Julienned; 1 fresno chile Julienned*; 1 Granny Smith apple Unpeeled And Julienned; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro Finely Chopped; 2 plum tomatoes Seeded And Cut Into 1/4-Inch Dice; 1/2 white onion Medium, Cut Into Thin Half-Moons; 1/4 cup lime juice Fresh

Servings: persons

4 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast Trimmed
24 white corn tortillas 4-Inch, 6-Inches Works As Well
1 cup crema Preferably Centroamericana Style Or Sour Cream, In A Squeeze Bottle*
1 cup queso fresco Crumbled
2 limes Cut Into Wedges
1/2 cup cilantro leaves Fresh, Packed
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons dried oregano
5 cloves garlic Crushed Under A Knife And Peeled
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 quart orange juice Preferably Fresh
12 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon kosher salt
5 bay leaves
1 Orange Cut Into Quarters
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 cups green cabbage Shredded, About 14 Ounces
3 cups red cabbage Shredded, About 9 Ounces
2 carrots Julienned
1 fresno chile Julienned*
1 Granny Smith apple Unpeeled And Julienned
1/3 cup fresh cilantro Finely Chopped
2 plum tomatoes Seeded And Cut Into 1/4-Inch Dice
1/2 white onion Medium, Cut Into Thin Half-Moons
1/4 cup lime juice Fresh
2 tablespoons agave syrup Dark
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1
Make the marinade, process all of the ingredients in a blender to combine. Place the pork in a bowl (or a zip-tight 2-gallon plastic bag) and add the marinade. Cover (or close) and refrigerate, occasionally turning the pork, for at least 8 and up to 16 hours (or overnight).*
2
Make the pork, let pork stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place pork and marinade in a large Dutch oven. Add orange juice, condensed milk, salt, and bay leaves. Tuck in the orange quarters. Pour oil over the pork. If needed, add water to almost cover the pork. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover tightly and bake, occasionally turning the pork over, until the meat is very tender, about 3 hours. Let stand at room temperature, uncovered, until cool enough to handle, about 1 hour. Transfer the pork to a carving board. Discard the cooking liquid. Using your fingers or two forks, shred the pork.
4
Make the Green Apple Slaw, in a large bowl, toss all of the ingredients.
5
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Heat a large griddle over high heat. In batches, place the tortillas on the griddle and heat, turning once, until hot. Stack the tortillas on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven until ready to serving. Alternatively, you can quickly warm in the microwave.
6
Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add half of the shredded pork and heat until the underside is crisp and browned, about 2 minutes.
7
Turn and crisp the other side for about 1 minute more. Transfer to a bowl, cover with foil, and repeat with the remaining pork.
8
To serve, place the pork in the tortillas and top with slaw, a drizzle of crema, and a sprinkle of queso fresco. Serve with lime wedges.

2228

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

165

Carbs

151

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 33 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast Trimmed, 24 white corn tortillas 4-Inch, 6-Inches Works As Well, 1 cup crema Preferably Centroamericana Style Or Sour Cream, In A Squeeze Bottle*, 1 cup queso fresco Crumbled, and more.

Yes, Michoacan-Style Pork Carnitas With Green Apple Slaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!