Carnitas Recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 397kcal
This flavorful Carnitas meat is made on the stove with just a bit of prep. It's so delicious, and perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos, and more.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup lime juice (from 2 limes)
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1½ cups beer
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ onion chopped
Instructions
- Combine the chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, onion powder, and pepper in a small dish.1½ tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Rub the seasoning over the pork roast covering it entirely.3 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- Whisk together the garlic, lime juice, chicken broth, orange juice, and beer.4 cloves garlic, ¼ cup lime juice, ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup orange juice, 1½ cups beer
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Once heated, place the roast in the pot and sear the roast on all sides until brown and crisp.
- Remove the roast and place on a sheet pan or plate.
- Add in the onion. Sprinkle with salt. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.½ onion
- Pour in the citrus beer mixture. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add the roast back to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Then, reduce to a simmer.
- Cover the pot, and cook for 3-4 hours until the roast is fork tender.
- Shred the meat. Then, transfer it to a large sheet pan. Add a few spoonfuls of juice over the top.
- Broil the meat for 6-10 minutes until the edges are crispy.
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Notes
- You can use a pre-made spice blend, like Sazón Goya, in place of the spices.
- You can also use pork butt for this recipe.
- You can use beef or vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- You can use store-bought or freshly-squeezed orange juice.
- I like to use a light/pale beer, like Corona, for carnitas.
- The internal temperature of the pork should read 160-170°F.
- Watch the pork carefully under the broiler so it doesn't burn!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5pound | Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 1330mg | Potassium: 1077mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 4mg