Apple Butter Dutch Oven Carnitas

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4.5

6 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    321 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

Apple Butter Dutch Oven Carnitas

Apple butter dutch oven carnitas are topped with apple cider sautéed onions and spiced butternut squash for a flavorful pork dish you’ll be craving!

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Ingredients

Servings

For pork:

  • 1 4 pound bone-in pork shoulder
  • 1/2 cup apple butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce minced
  • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 cups apple cider

For onions:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large sweet onions sliced
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste

For butternut squash:

  • 2 cups small diced butternut squash
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder

For tacos:

  • corn tortillas toasted
  • cilantro diced
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

For pork:

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  2. In a small bowl whisk together apple butter, garlic, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and oregano.
  3. Add pork shoulder to a large Dutch oven and rub mixture over the top of the pork.
  4. Pour apple cider into the Dutch oven and cover tightly.
  5. Cook for about 2-1/2 to 3 hours until fork-tender.
  6. Remove the lid, turn the heat up to 450 degrees F and cook for about 20 minutes until the top of the pork is crispy.
  7. Remove from the oven, shred with 2 forks (removing any bones and fat) and cover to keep hot while you prepare tacos.

For onions:

  1. Set a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
  2. Once the oil is hot add in onions, apple cider, kosher salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook until the onions are soft.
  4. If the mixture gets too dry add in a bit more apple cider.

For butternut squash:

  1. In a large bowl mix together squash, olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, kosher salt, and chipotle chile powder.
  2. Roast for about 20 minutes at 400 degrees F until soft.

For tacos:

  1. Layout toasted corn tortillas and fill with pork.
  2. Top with onions, squash, and a sprinkling of cilantro.
  3. Serve with a lime wedge.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 321kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 544mg (23%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 26g (52%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 321 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 321kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 544mg 23%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 26g 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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