Orange Carnitas Recipe

Name: Orange Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fat-trimmed boned pork shoulder or butt; 2 teaspoons grated orange peel; 2 cups orange juice; 1 onion (about 1/2 lb.), peeled and chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained; 8 warm flour tortillas (10 in.); 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions (including tops); 1/3 cup nonfat sour cream; 1/3 cup tomato salsa; Salt

Servings: persons

1 pound fat-trimmed boned pork shoulder or butt
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 cups orange juice
1 onion (about 1/2 lb.), peeled and chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
8 warm flour tortillas (10 in.)
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions (including tops)
1/3 cup nonfat sour cream
1/3 cup tomato salsa
Salt

1
Cut pork into 1/4- to 1/2-inch cubes. Put a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over high heat, add pork, and stir often until meat is gray, 5 to 6 minutes.
2
Add orange peel, 1 cup orange juice, onion, and cumin to pan. Stir often over medium-high heat until liquid has evaporated and meat is lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Add 1/2 cup orange juice, scrape browned bits free, and stir until juice evaporates, about 5 minutes.
3
Add black beans and remaining 1/2 cup orange juice and stir just until beans are hot, about 2 minutes.
4
Serve pork mixture in warm tortillas, adding green onions, sour cream, salsa, and salt to taste. Roll to enclose filling.

1259

kcal

Calories

Fat

197

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fat-trimmed boned pork shoulder or butt, 2 teaspoons grated orange peel, 2 cups orange juice, 1 onion (about 1/2 lb.), peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Orange 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.

Orange Carnitas

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