EASY CARNITAS (PULLED PORK)
Why go to your local taco stop when you can make your own authentic carnitas at home. Very simple, just throw ingredients in pan and put in oven. Taste delicious with warm corn tortillas, chopped onions and chopped cilantro.
Provided by Chef Sarita in Aust
Categories Pork
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375. In a bowl, mix pork, orange zest/peel, cumin (to your taste), and salt to taste. Place seasoned pork in large rectangular baking pan and top with onions.
- Bake covered with aluminium paper for about 1 hr 45 minutes. During the cooking time, about every 30 mins or so, check on the pork and turn to prevent the pork from burning. To creat a crispy texture to pork, bake in oven 15 min more UNCOVERED and turn once so that all sides get crispy texture.
- Shred and serve with warm tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.9, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 114, Sodium 99.4, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 33
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M Jatt
jatt-m@hotmail.comI highly recommend this recipe. It's a keeper!
Krishna Kc
krishnak@yahoo.comThese carnitas are so versatile. I've used them for tacos, burritos, and even nachos.
Roni mridha
mridha-roni82@gmail.comI love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
razia khan
khan.razia@hotmail.comThe carnitas were a bit bland for my taste, but they were still good.
Vpawan Pawan
v-pawan24@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a huge fan of pork, but I really enjoyed these carnitas.
Hannah watters
hannah@aol.comThese carnitas are perfect for tacos, burritos, or just eating on their own.
Hamdan Jutt
hamdan_jutt47@hotmail.co.ukI've never made carnitas before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out great!
Bryan Official
o@gmail.comThe carnitas were a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed them.
Gatluak Dang
dang@aol.comI love how easy this recipe is. I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and come back to a delicious meal.
Sheer Khan
s.khan72@hotmail.frThese are the best carnitas I've ever had. The meat is so tender and juicy, and the flavor is amazing.
MD KAHAR
kahar_m@yahoo.comI made these carnitas in my slow cooker and they came out perfect. So tender and flavorful!
Nikalia
nikalia@yahoo.comThe carnitas were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
keilerdavid herrera
keilerdavid_h@aol.comThis recipe is so easy to follow and the results are incredible. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
Emihle Sigijimi
sigijimie37@gmail.comThese carnitas are fall-apart tender and bursting with flavor. The perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.