Pork Carnitas Recipe

Name: Pork Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3-pound) boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed; 10 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 chipotle chiles canned in adobo sauce, drained and chopped; 20 (6-inch) flour or corn tortillas, warmed; 2/3 cup chopped onion; 2/3 cup bottled salsa; 2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 10 lime wedges

Servings: persons

1 (3-pound) boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed
10 garlic cloves, sliced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 chipotle chiles canned in adobo sauce, drained and chopped
20 (6-inch) flour or corn tortillas, warmed
2/3 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup bottled salsa
2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
10 lime wedges

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Make 1/2-inch-deep slits on outside of roast; stuff with garlic. Combine cumin and next 3 ingredients (through black pepper) in a small bowl. Place roast in a 3 1/2-quart electric slow cooker. Sprinkle pork on all sides with spice mixture.
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Combine juices and chipotle chiles. Pour juice mixture over pork. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until pork is tender.
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Remove pork from slow cooker; shred with 2 forks. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Combine shredded pork and 1/2 cup cooking liquid; toss well.
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Spoon 1 1/2 ounces pork mixture onto each tortilla; top each with 1 1/2 teaspoons onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons salsa, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
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2389

kcal

Calories

Fat

503

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3-pound) boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed, 10 garlic cloves, sliced, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, 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.

Pork Carnitas

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