PORK CARNITAS
Steps:
- Heat a dutch oven or other heavy bottomed oven-ready lidded pan over medium high heat with just enough vegetable oil (or lard if you have it) to cover the bottom . Pre-heat oven to 300ºF Cut pork into 1-2" cubes, trimming large sections of fat off (we need fat for the flavor, so just cut off any real large pieces). Toss pork pieces with spice rub. Brown the cubed pork well in the dutch oven, going in batches so there is only one layer of meat at a time. When all the meat is browned, deglaze the pan's bottom with the orange juice, stirring to break up the brown bits. Introduce all of the meat back to the pan and cover with water until it's nearly submerged. Bring to a simmer, cover, and place in the oven. Stir the pot after one and two hours, the pork should be very tender towards the third hour. When you're comfortable with the tenderness, evacuate all the pork to a platter and begin to boil the braising liquid on the stove top. After letting the pork cool for a few minutes work through with your hands to separate and discard any fat or gristle pieces that hadn't melted in the braise. Tear the meat into smaller pieces. Turn your broiler on to high and place a rack towards the top Toss the now shredded pork with all of the reduced braising liquid and spread in a single layer on a sheet pan. The Stock: Reduce at least 50% so it's not watery, should be able to coat a spoon, but not syrup. Add a touch of orange juice to keep it thinned out a bit, but reduce back down. Broil the pork for approximately five minutes per side until the outside begins to carmelize Serve with tortillas or tacos. I like to add rice seasoned with chopped cilantro and a dash of lime juice. Refried black bean seasoned with cumin, chili powder and garlic to taste. Sour cream and some nice jack cheese. ENJOY!
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Munim Ahmed
[email protected]I've tried a lot of carnitas recipes, but this one is by far the best. The pork is so moist and flavorful, and the citrusy marinade really makes a difference. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.
Ali Kha
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my carnitas turned out perfect! They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I served them with rice and beans and they were a hit with my family.
Pardasi JUTT
[email protected]These carnitas were the best I've ever had! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the flavor was amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Sohail Ranjha
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pork, but I really enjoyed these carnitas. They were so tender and flavorful, and the citrusy marinade really made a difference. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Doctor Papus
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my carnitas turned out great! The meat was tender and juicy, and the flavor was delicious. I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole, and they were a hit with my family.
Syed Zuni
[email protected]These carnitas were amazing! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the citrusy marinade really made a difference. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Harron Butt
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pork recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint! The carnitas were tender and juicy, and the flavor was out of this world. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Ansune Potgieter
[email protected]These carnitas were delicious! I made them in my slow cooker and they turned out perfect. The meat was fall-apart tender and the flavor was amazing. I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole, and they were a huge hit with my family.
Mshehryar Shehryar
[email protected]I've tried a lot of carnitas recipes, but this one is by far the best. The pork is so moist and flavorful, and the citrusy marinade really makes a difference. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.
bakkar vai
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my carnitas turned out perfect! They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I served them with rice and beans and they were a hit with my family.
snr tarag
[email protected]These carnitas are the best I've ever had! The meat is so tender and juicy, and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
llazi llazi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pork, but I really enjoyed these carnitas. They were so tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making them again.
Nathan AK
[email protected]I made this for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the carnitas and they were gone in no time.
Uzzal Modak
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork is moist and juicy, and the citrusy marinade gives it a delicious flavor.
Jaylee Marthinus
[email protected]These carnitas were fall-apart tender and so flavorful! I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole, and they were a huge hit with my family.