BEST CARNITAS

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Categories     Pork

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 medium sized yellow onion
1.5 lbs pork shoulder
¼ cup brown sugar
3 cloves minced garlic
1 can beef broth + 2 cans water
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 cinnamon stick
½ orange, cut in half (with rind on)
½ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp chili powder
To Serve: warm corn tortillas, chopped tomato, sour cream or cheese, lime slices

Steps:

  • 1. Cut the onion into eighths, and sauté in olive oil in a large skillet or dutch oven. 2. In the meantime, cut the pork into bite sized pieces, leaving the fat on. Add to the skillet, sprinkle the brown sugar over the pork, and sauté over medium heat until just beginning to brown. 3. Add minced garlic, continue to sauté for about three minutes. 4. When browned, add the can of beef broth, water, cilantro, cinnamon stick, orange, cayenne pepper, chili powder. Bring to boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. 5. Remove cinnamon stick, and continue simmering for about an hour to an hour and a half. 6. Preheat oven to 350°. 7. Remove orange, and add the skillet to the oven. 8. Heat for about 25 minutes, or until the pork is beginning to brown. 9. Serve with corn tortillas, tomato, sour cream, and lime.

Mirza Daim
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These carnitas were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out so tender and flavorful. I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole, and they were a huge hit with my family.


Md Muksedul
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I love this recipe! The carnitas are always so tender and flavorful. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Os Muniz
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These carnitas were delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.


Arianna Cruz
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The carnitas were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Kenny maseko
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These carnitas were a hit at my party. Everyone loved them! I will definitely be making them again.


Julianna Kim
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I love carnitas, and this recipe did not disappoint. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Richard Baillie
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These carnitas were easy to make and turned out absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Laxmi Shah
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I'm not a huge fan of pork, but these carnitas were so good that I couldn't stop eating them. The combination of the spices and the slow cooking process made them incredibly tender and flavorful.


Zahab 66
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I've made carnitas many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The meat was so moist and juicy, and the flavor was incredible.


Batool chahat
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These carnitas were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out so tender and flavorful. I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole, and they were a huge hit with my family.