CARNITAS
Steps:
- Place the oregano, peppercorns, chiles, bay leaf, canela, garlic, onion and orange in the center of a 1-foot square piece of cheesecloth. Gather up the edges and tie with kitchen twine to secure the aromatics inside the sachet.
- Place the sachet, pork shoulder, pork belly, stock, brown sugar and 4 teaspoons salt in a large heavy pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover, lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the pork is tender and shreds easily, about 2 hours.
- Remove and discard the sachet. Transfer the pork shoulder to a rimmed baking sheet.
- Increase the heat to high and continue cooking the pork belly until only the fat remains and the pan juices are completely evaporated, about 15 minutes. Carefully transfer the pork shoulder back to the pot (it's ok if it breaks apart) and fry it in the rendered fat, turning occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pot, until browned on all sides and just beginning to crisp, 10 to 15 minutes; the shoulder will start to shred and that's ok. Most of the pieces should be bite-size with some smaller shredded and super-crisp bits in the mix. Transfer the carnitas with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet.
- Serve the carnitas with tortillas, cilantro, onions, limes, salsa verde and pico de gallo.
- Gently stir the tomatoes, chiles, garlic, onions, cilantro and lime juice in a medium bowl until completely combined. Taste and season with 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and more lime juice if needed. Let the pico sit uncovered to let the flavors meld, about 10 minutes.
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Avery Davenport
[email protected]These carnitas are my new go-to recipe! They're so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I love that I can make them in the slow cooker or the Instant Pot. This is a keeper!
Bikesh Thami
[email protected]These carnitas were delicious! The meat was fall-apart tender and the flavor was incredible. I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole, and they were a huge hit with my guests.
Oratile Kebalefhetse
[email protected]I'm always looking for new carnitas recipes, and this one did not disappoint! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy bits were the perfect touch. I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole, and they were a hit with my family.
Moien Ahmad
[email protected]I made these carnitas for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
sana aftab
[email protected]These carnitas were easy to make and turned out great! The meat was fall-apart tender and the flavor was delicious. I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole, and they were a hit with my family.
Gabriella Davis
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pork, but these carnitas were amazing! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy bits were the perfect contrast. I would definitely make this again.
Joey IsNeat
[email protected]This is the best carnitas recipe I've ever tried! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy bits were the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.
rehman randhawa
[email protected]These carnitas were delicious! The meat was fall-apart tender and the flavor was incredible. I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole, and they were a huge hit with my guests.
Alone Tiger
[email protected]I'm always looking for new carnitas recipes, and this one did not disappoint! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy bits were the perfect touch. I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole, and they were a hit with my family.
Afam Bright
[email protected]I made these carnitas for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Rana Hammad
[email protected]These carnitas were easy to make and turned out great! The meat was fall-apart tender and the flavor was delicious. I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole, and they were a hit with my family.
Akua Pokuaa
[email protected]I've made carnitas a few times before, but this recipe is definitely my favorite. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Leaj Nabulya
[email protected]These carnitas were delicious! The meat was fall-apart tender and the flavor was incredible. I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole, and they were a huge hit with my guests.
sampath munnu
[email protected]I'm always looking for new carnitas recipes, and this one did not disappoint! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy bits were the perfect touch. I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole, and they were a hit with my family.
Ali Yilmaz
[email protected]I made these carnitas for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Bdeb Hh
[email protected]These carnitas were easy to make and turned out great! The meat was fall-apart tender and the flavor was delicious. I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole, and they were a hit with my guests.
hele girmay
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pork, but I loved these carnitas! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy bits were the perfect contrast. I would definitely make this again.
Fiazolakh Litaa
[email protected]I've made carnitas a few times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The meat was so moist and juicy, and the flavor was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.
Dhanmaya Gole
[email protected]These carnitas were AMAZING! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy bits were to die for. I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole, and they were a huge hit with my family.