Orange And Milk-Braised Pork Carnitas Recipe

Name: Orange And Milk-Braised Pork Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into large pieces; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon kosher salt, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 orange, juiced and zested; 2 cups whole milk

Servings: persons

1
Season pork with pepper and salt.
2
Heat oil in large pot over high heat. Working in batches, cook pork in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Return all cooked pork and accumulated juice to pot.
3
Season pork with bay leaves, cumin, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper. Stir in fresh orange juice, orange zest, and milk. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat is fork tender but not falling apart, about 2 hours.
4
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
5
Remove pork from liquid. Skim some fat from the pot to grease a baking dish. Transfer the pieces of pork to the baking dish. Drizzle about 2 more tablespoons of the floating fat over the meat. Season with more salt, if needed.
6
Bake in preheated oven until pork is browned, about 15 minutes. Stir pork.
7
Turn on oven's broiler. Cook pork under broiler until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.

1127

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

112

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: 3 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into large pieces, 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, or more to taste, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Orange And Milk-Braised Pork 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.

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Orange And Milk-Braised Pork Carnitas

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Variations & substitutions

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