Simple Carnitas

Name: Simple Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 180 min
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; 0.25 cup kosher salt; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns; 2 bay leaves

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This easy carnitas recipe is the tastiest. Once cooked, the meat can be shredded and mixed with BBQ sauce for incredible pulled pork sandwiches or pan-fried in a little oil until crisp outside.

Recipe by Ken from CA

Updated on February 15, 2022

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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

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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

Directions

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 Facts (per serving)

188	Calories
10g	Fat
7g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 188
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	12%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Sodium 2332mg	101%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 18g
Vitamin C 20mg	101%
Calcium 41mg	3%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 348mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.