Roasted Carnitas Recipe

Name: Roasted Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs pork shoulder (cut in chunks); 2 cups salsa verde (canned or homemade); 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 cup beef stock; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped); 4 jalapenos (roasted, peeled, and chopped); 1/2 orange (cut in thirds); salt

Servings: persons

3 1/2 lbs pork shoulder (cut in chunks)
2 cups salsa verde (canned or homemade)
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup beef stock
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
4 jalapenos (roasted, peeled, and chopped)
1/2 orange (cut in thirds)
salt

1
Trim the excess fat from the roast. Put the meat in a large casserole or Dutch oven with salsa verde, onion, stock, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, jalapenos, orange chunks, and oregano. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until meat is very tender when pierced, about 1 hour.
2
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F
3
Remove meat from liquid in pot and put the meat into a roasting pan. Remove the orange chunks and discard. Roast meat for 15 to 20 minutes until parts are brown and crispy.
4
While the meat is roasting, skim and discard fat from liquid in the casserole pan. Boil juices, stirring, until reduced to 2 1/2 cups, 8 to 10 minutes.
5
Return the meat to the Dutch oven. Stir in chopped cilantro. Season with salt.

1198

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

147

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 lbs pork shoulder (cut in chunks), 2 cups salsa verde (canned or homemade), 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 cups chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Roasted 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.

Roasted Carnitas

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