Pork Carnitas Recipe

Name: Pork Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder (or 2 1/2 pounds bone-in); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 jalapeno, seeded and ribs removed, chopped; 1 orange, cut in half; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

2 pounds boneless pork shoulder (or 2 1/2 pounds bone-in)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno, seeded and ribs removed, chopped
1 orange, cut in half
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1
Rinse and dry the pork shoulder.
2
Salt and pepper liberally.
3
Mix the oregano and the cumin with olive oil and rub all over pork.
4
Place the pork in a slow cooker and top with the onion, garlic, and jalapeno.
5
Squeeze over the juice of the orange and add the two halves.
6
Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high 4 hours.
7
Once the meat is tender, remove from slow cooker and let cool slightly before pulling apart with a fork.
8
In a large saute pan, heat the vegetable oil over high heat.
9
Press the carnitas into the oil and fry until crusty on one side.
10
Serve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder (or 2 1/2 pounds bone-in), Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 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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