Scary Good Pork Carnitas For Halloween Night!

Name: Scary Good Pork Carnitas For Halloween Night!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lbs pork shoulder; 16 ounces green chili salsa (mild or medium); 1 large onion; 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 20 soft flour tortillas; 1 bunch cilantro; 2 limes; 1 cup shredded cheese; 1 cup sour cream; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon canola oil

Servings: persons

5 lbs pork shoulder
16 ounces green chili salsa (mild or medium)
1 large onion
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
20 soft flour tortillas
1 bunch cilantro
2 limes
1 cup shredded cheese
1 cup sour cream
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil

1
Season the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, cumin and oregano.
2
Heat canola oil in a large pot or heavy skillet. Pan sear each side of the pork shoulder until browned (a few minutes per side).
3
Place the chopped onions into crock pot. Put the pork shoulder on top (fat side on bottom). Pour the bottle of salsa on top.
4
Cook for 5 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
5
Once cool enough, shred the pork into bite sized pieces.
6
Strain the liquid, discarding solids, and pour some of the liquid over the meat.
7
Serve with soft flour tortillas, cilantro, sour cream and lime wedges.

3516

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

397

Carbs

215

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 5 lbs pork shoulder, 16 ounces green chili salsa (mild or medium), 1 large onion, 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Scary Good Pork Carnitas For Halloween Night! 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!