Authentic Beer Braised Carnitas
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Crisping Time
10 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 55 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
474 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Authentic Beer Braised Carnitas
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It's very possible these are the best carnitas you'll ever have! This Beer Braised Carnitas recipe is full of authentic flavor and are super easy to make in the oven or the slow cooker.
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Ingredients
- 3 to 5 pound boneless pork butt roast
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil divided use
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces Mexican beer
- 1 large orange sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Trim roast and slice into 1/4 inch thick pieces. Preheat a large dutch oven or oven safe pot over high heat. Add in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and sear meat, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Combine spices and sprinkle over pork. Pour beer over meat and spices. Top with orange slices.
- Braise in the 350 degree oven for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until the meat can easily be shredded with a fork. Remove orange slices. Shred meat.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Work in 3 batches and use tongs to place the meat into the oil and saute until crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add in more oil for each batch. Serve hot.
Notes
- TO CRISP IN THE OVEN: Spread shredded carnitas out onto a baking sheet in an even layer. Drizzle with oil and place under the broiler setting in your oven for 3 - 5 minutes until crisp.
- SLOW COOKER INSTRUCTIONS: To make this recipe in a slow cooker, sear the meat and add in spices in step one and then transfer to a slow cooker. Alternately, you can simply add all ingredients to the slow cooker without searing if you are short on time. Add in beer and orange slices and cook on low 8 hours or high for 5 to 6 hours.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
474kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
54g
(108%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
170mg
(57%)
Sodium
563mg
(23%)
Potassium
1072mg
(31%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
590IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
9.3mg
(10%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
4.9mg
(27%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 474kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 1072mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 590IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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9 reviews
Excellent
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