The Best Ever Carnitas Recipe

Name: The Best Ever Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs pork butt or 3 lbs pork shoulder; 1 orange, quartered; 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup Pepsi, plus; more Pepsi, as needed; 3/4 cup oil or 3/4 cup shortening; Fuego spice mix yields 1 cup use 1T; 1/4 cup paprika; 2 teaspoons cayenne; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 teaspoons white pepper; 2 tablespoons ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons garlic granules; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons oregano; Agua Negra Marinade yields 3 1/4 cups use 1 cup; 1 cup soy sauce; 2 cups pineapple juice; 2 tablespoons cumin; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

3 lbs pork butt or 3 lbs pork shoulder
1 orange, quartered
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup Pepsi, plus
more Pepsi, as needed
3/4 cup oil or 3/4 cup shortening
Fuego spice mix yields 1 cup use 1T
1/4 cup paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne
2 tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons white pepper
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons garlic granules
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons oregano
Agua Negra Marinade yields 3 1/4 cups use 1 cup
1 cup soy sauce
2 cups pineapple juice
2 tablespoons cumin
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1
Fuego spice mix (recipe# 66927): Combine all ingredients, mixing well.
2
Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
3
Agua Negra Marinade (recipe# 66927): combine all ingredients with a whisk.
4
Stores in the refrigerator for 2 days.
5
Carnitas: Trim away excess fat from pork and cut into 3 inch cubes.
6
Dust meat with Fuego spice mix and press to adhere well.
7
Squeeze juice from oranges into an airtight nonreactive container, add peels, garlic,pepper, pepsi and Aqua Negra marinade- mix to combine well.
8
Add seasoned meat and refrigerate overnight.
9
Remove meat from the marinade (reserve marinade) the next day when you are ready to cook.
10
Heat oil/shortening in a large heavy skillet over high heat until fat is smoking; add pork and brown completely on all sides- about 15 minutes.
11
Add reserved marinade and simmer for about 2 hours or until pork is tender and dark brown- add additional Pepsi as needed while cooking to keep meat covered.
12
Remove meat and chop into 3/4 inch pieces.

1447

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

104

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs pork butt or 3 lbs pork shoulder, 1 orange, quartered, 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, The Best Ever 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.

The Best Ever Carnitas

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