Pork carnitas – a delicious recipe with slow cooked pork shoulder, bell pepper, onion, clove garlic, cilantro, hot peppers. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Meat & Poultry
Servings:persons
1
Prepare vegetables by thinly slicing the onions, julienning the bell and hot peppers, chopping the cilantro, and either crushing or finely mincing the garlic.
2
5 minutes.
3
Heat a medium sized skillet to medium high heat.
4
Once heated add ~ 1 tbsp of oil to the pan and then start sauteing the onions and bell peppers for ~ 3-5 minutes
5
Once the peppers and onions have color on them and the garlic and reduce the heat down to medium and cook for ~1-3 minutes
6
Add the hot peppers and pork and continue to fry until the pork is slightly crispy, ~ 5-10 minutes
7
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cilantro and add salt and pepper and any other seasonings to taste.
8
Keep warm and serve with warm tortillas and any toppings on the side
601
kcal
Calories
34
g
Fat
30
g
Carbs
42
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb slow cooked pork shoulder, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 2 clove garlic, 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.
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