How to Make Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Tomatillo Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the aroma of slow-cooked, tender pork combined with the fresh and zesty flavors of cilantro and tomatillo. Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Tomatillo Sauce is a classic Mexican dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. This recipe is perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a festive gathering with friends and family.

The key to making the perfect Pork Carnitas is to cook the pork low and slow, allowing the flavors to develop and th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork shoulder
  • 2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
  • ¼ cup chopped onions
  • ½ teaspoon Spice Islands® Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Spice Islands® Chili Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Spice Islands® Chipotle Chile Powder
  • 2 tomatillos, finely chopped
  • ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 corn tortillas

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Cut pork into 1-inch cubes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Add pork, onions, garlic powder, chili powder, and chipotle chile powder; sauté until browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add enough water to barely cover pork; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to simmer until liquid has evaporated, about 45 minutes.
  • Combine chopped tomatillos, tomatoes, and cilantro in a small bowl.
  • Place an equal amount of pork on each tortilla. Top with tomatillo salsa.
  • Nutrition

    262 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg
    • Sodium: 87mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 419mg