How to Make Simple Carnitas - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a simple and delicious way to satisfy your craving for Mexican cuisine, then look no further than this recipe for Simple Carnitas. Carnitas, which translates to "little meats" in Spanish, is a traditional Mexican dish of braised and roasted pork that is tender, flavorful, and perfect for filling tacos, burritos, or simply enjoying on its own.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 1/2) pound boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 2 inch chunks
  • 2 oranges, quartered
  • 1 large white onion, quartered
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • ¼ cup kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 2 1/2 pounds

  • Place pork shoulder, oranges, onion, garlic, kosher salt, cumin, black peppercorns, and bay leaves into a large Dutch oven. Add water to cover.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Skim off any foam that rises to the top.
  • Cover loosely and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Allow pork to cool, covered, in broth for 1 hour.
  • Shred meat with two forks.
  • Nutrition

    188 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 2332mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 348mg