Twisted Carnitas Recipe

Name: Twisted Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 teaspoon Seasoned Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Coriander; 1 teaspoon Mexican Oregano; 1/2 teaspoons Thyme; 1/2 teaspoons White Pepper; 1 teaspoon Ground Black Peppercorns; 2- 1/2 pounds Pork Shoulder; 8 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Crushed; 1 whole Lime, Quartered; 1 whole Green Chile, Stem Removed; 1 whole White Onion, Quartered; 2 whole Bay Leaves; 2 cups Water; 2- 1/2 Tablespoons Chicken Bouillon Powder

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoons Ground Coriander
1 teaspoon Mexican Oregano
1/2 teaspoons Thyme
1/2 teaspoons White Pepper
1 teaspoon Ground Black Peppercorns
2- 1/2 pounds Pork Shoulder
8 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Crushed
1 whole Lime, Quartered
1 whole Green Chile, Stem Removed
1 whole White Onion, Quartered
2 whole Bay Leaves
2 cups Water
2- 1/2 Tablespoons Chicken Bouillon Powder

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Combine seasoned salt, cumin, coriander, Mexican oregano, thyme, white pepper, ground black peppercorns; stir to mix together.
3
Place pork into the Dutch oven and press the spice mixture onto the pork shoulder evenly.
4
Place diced garlic on top of the mixture on the pork.
5
Place the limes, chile, onion, and bay leaves into the Dutch oven surrounding the pork.
6
Add the water and chicken powder to the Dutch oven surrounding the pork and cover the pot.
7
Place into the oven for 3-1/2 hours, checking every hour and turning the pork.
8
During the last hour of cooking, remove the pork and cut the pork into 4 large chunks.
9
Place back into the oven for the last hour.
10
Once done, remove the pork from the pot and place onto a baking sheet.
11
Shred pork with forks, pour 1/4 cup of juices over pork on the baking sheet.
12
Place back into the oven for 20 minutes or unti crisp.
13
Remove from the oven and place onto a dish and serve.
14
Notes: Your pork should be nice and crisp.
15
If you would like it more or less crispy, you may adjust the cooking time.
16
You may freeze the leftover stock for a later use or discard it.

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 teaspoon Seasoned Salt, 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin, 1/2 teaspoons Ground Coriander, 1 teaspoon Mexican Oregano, and more.

Yes, Twisted 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Twisted Carnitas

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Variations & substitutions

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