CARNITAS BRAISED IN ORANGE JUICE
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to low position; heat oven to 250 degrees. Pat roast dry with paper towels, then sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Heat oil in dutch oven until smoking. Add pork and cook until well browned on all sides, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer roast to plate. Add onions, brown sugar and salt to pan and sauté on high until soft and golden. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant and browned in spots, about 4 minutes more. Add orange juice, chicken broth and bay leaves and bring mixture to a simmer. Return roast to pan, checking that liquid reaches half way up the sides of the meat. Roast uncovered for 3 or more hours, turning the roast with tongs every 60 to 90 minutes. Pour off 2 cups of liquid into fat separator and let rest. Drain off fat and reserve. Return pan to oven and increase heat to 300 degrees for two hours, turning roast after the first hour, until fall-apart tender and well carmelized. Transfer roast to plate, remove bone and tent with foil. Pour off and separate oil from remaining liquid. Return liquid and reserve to pot and simmer until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Shred meat with a fork and combine with sauce.
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Saira Jamal
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it never fails to impress. Thanks for sharing!
Limon Limon
[email protected]I love the crispy edges on these carnitas. They're so good!
Nouman Afzal
[email protected]This is one of my favorite carnitas recipes. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Nuwagaba Steven
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!
Sharon Hall
[email protected]These carnitas are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and everyone loves them.
Jaabir Huseen
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. I love that I can adjust the amount of spice to suit my own taste.
Md Bitulla
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed these carnitas. The orange juice marinade helped to tenderize the meat and give it a great flavor.
PROVASH SARKER
[email protected]I made these carnitas in my slow cooker and they turned out perfectly. So easy and delicious!
Brenda Cook
[email protected]These carnitas are so good! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.
Ayanda Maphosa
[email protected]I've tried other carnitas recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The orange juice marinade really makes a difference.
Rewan Atta
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these carnitas without any problems.
Abass Najim
[email protected]I made these carnitas for a party last weekend and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Sylvia Casaus
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for carnitas. It's always a hit with my friends and family.
Lovely Usman
[email protected]I followed this recipe exactly and the carnitas turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Christopher Asika
[email protected]These carnitas are amazing! The orange juice marinade makes them so flavorful and moist.
Edgar Maldonado
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The carnitas are always a crowd-pleaser.
CG FamTeam
[email protected]I love this recipe! The carnitas are always so tender and delicious. I also appreciate that the recipe is relatively easy to follow.
Jason Tojdowski
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family. The pork was so juicy and flavorful, and the orange juice marinade gave it a nice tang.
Naim Badsha
[email protected]These carnitas were fall-apart tender and bursting with flavor. The orange juice marinade added a unique and delightful citrus note to the pork.