For extra crispy carnitas, broil for the last few minutes of baking, watching carefully to prevent burning. The reserved cooking liquid can be used to make a delicious sauce or gravy to serve with the carnitas. Feel free to adjust the amount of chili powder to your preferred level of spiciness. Serve with warm tortillas, your favorite salsa, cilantro, chopped onion, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Pork Carnitas
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME3 hrs 30 mins
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TOTAL TIME3 hrs 45 mins
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SERVING12 People
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Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this Pork Carnitas recipe. Tender pork shoulder is braised to perfection with zesty lime and aromatic spices, then crisped in the oven for an unforgettable culinary journey. Get ready for fall-apart tenderness and irresistible flavors!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate2 g
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Cholesterol63 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein16 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium2072 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat19 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 1. Gather all ingredients.
02 Step
Recipe View 2. 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 (approximately 10 minutes).
03 Step
Recipe View 3. 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 (approximately 2 1/2 hours).
04 Step
Recipe View 4. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
05 Step
Recipe View 5. 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.
06 Step
Recipe View 6. Bake pork in the preheated oven until browned (approximately 30 minutes). Drizzle more cooking liquid every 10 minutes; use two forks to shred pork as it browns.
07 Step
Recipe View 7. Serve hot and enjoy!
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Jayson Marvin
Jan 13, 2025Easy to follow instructions and the results were amazing. Definitely adding this to my regular rotation." - Emily R.
Susana Frami
Aug 2, 2023This recipe is a game-changer! The pork was so tender and flavorful. My family devoured it!" - Sarah M.
Vincenzo Jast
Nov 10, 2022I've made carnitas before, but this recipe is by far the best. The lime juice and spices create a wonderful depth of flavor." - David L.