Apple Butter Dutch Oven Carnitas
User Reviews
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
321 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Apple Butter Dutch Oven Carnitas
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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
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:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- In a small bowl whisk together apple butter, garlic, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and oregano.
- Add pork shoulder to a large Dutch oven and rub mixture over the top of the pork.
- Pour apple cider into the Dutch oven and cover tightly.
- Cook for about 2-1/2 to 3 hours until fork-tender.
- 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.
- Remove from the oven, shred with 2 forks (removing any bones and fat) and cover to keep hot while you prepare tacos.
For onions:
- Set a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Once the oil is hot add in onions, apple cider, kosher salt, and pepper.
- Cook until the onions are soft.
- If the mixture gets too dry add in a bit more apple cider.
For butternut squash:
- In a large bowl mix together squash, olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, kosher salt, and chipotle chile powder.
- Roast for about 20 minutes at 400 degrees F until soft.
For tacos:
- Layout toasted corn tortillas and fill with pork.
- Top with onions, squash, and a sprinkling of cilantro.
- 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.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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