CHEVY'S CARNITAS
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- 1. Fuego spice mix Combine all ingredients, mixing well. 2. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. 3. Agua Negra Marinade (recipe# 66927): combine all ingredients with a whisk. 4. Stores in the refrigerator for 2 days. 5. Carnitas: Trim away excess fat from pork and cut into 3 inch cubes. 6. Dust meat with Fuego spice mix and press to adhere well. 7. Squeeze juice from oranges into an airtight nonreactive container, add peels, garlic,pepper, pepsi and Aqua Negra marinade- mix to combine well. 8. Add seasoned meat and refrigerate overnight. 9. Remove meat from the marinade (reserve marinade) the next day when you are ready to cook. 10. Heat oil/shortening in a large heavy skillet over high heat until fat is smoking; add pork and brown completely on all sides- about 15 minutes. 11. Add reserved marinade and simmer for about 2 hours or until pork is tender and dark brown- add additional Pepsi as needed while cooking to keep meat covered. 12. Remove meat and chop into 3/4 inch pieces.
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charmaine Perry
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The carnitas are always juicy and flavorful.
Phillip Booher
[email protected]These carnitas were delicious! I served them with rice and beans, and it was a perfect meal.
Asim Semaab
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my carnitas turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Aly Avila
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but these carnitas were amazing. The meat was so tender and juicy.
Marcella Cherry
[email protected]These carnitas were a hit at my potluck! Everyone asked for the recipe.
Fernando Flores
[email protected]I love how this recipe uses simple ingredients to create such a flavorful dish.
jesica brateep
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too spicy for me, but the meat was perfect.
Irfan Ali Kalhoro
[email protected]I've never made carnitas before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious!
Orion Harmon
[email protected]These carnitas were so good! I made them for a party, and everyone loved them.
emmanuel kipkurui
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the carnitas were bland. I think I'll add more spices next time.
Ikenna Chinenye
[email protected]The meat was a little dry, but the sauce was tasty.
Hammad Yaqboob
[email protected]These carnitas were easy to make and turned out great! I used chicken instead of pork, and it was still delicious.
Matthew Brutley
[email protected]I've made this carnitas recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The meat is always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect.
Julie Cain
[email protected]These carnitas were amazing! The meat was so tender and flavorful. I served them with rice and beans, and they were a hit with my family.