Pork Carnitas

Name: Pork Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 225 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup vegetable oil; 4 pounds pork shoulder, cut into several large pieces; 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth

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This Dutch oven carnitas recipe is requested by friends and family repeatedly. Many find carnitas a little dry or flavorless, but these have a great, distinctive flavor. Serve with warm, fresh tortillas and salsa.

Recipe by Nette

Updated on September 19, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

3 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

12

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Ingredients

¼ cup vegetable oil
4 pounds pork shoulder, cut into several large pieces
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth

Directions

Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Season pork shoulder pieces with salt, then arrange in the Dutch oven. Cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
Stir in onion, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, oregano, and cumin. Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until pork is very tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Transfer pork shoulder to a large baking sheet; reserve cooking liquid. Drizzle a small amount of cooking liquid over pork pieces and lightly season with salt.
Bake pork in the preheated oven until browned, about 30 minutes. Drizzle more cooking liquid every 10 minutes; use two forks to shred pork as it browns.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

250	Calories
19g	Fat
2g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 250
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Sodium 2072mg	90%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 16g
Vitamin C 3mg	14%
Calcium 23mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 252mg	5%

* 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.