Carnitas: Braised Pork with Cumin and Orange Juice
User Reviews
5
4 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
235 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Carnitas: Braised Pork with Cumin and Orange Juice
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Adapted from the cookbook 'Absolutely Avocados', this simple taco filling comes together in minutes and is a real crowd pleaser.
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Ingredients
- 4 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 onion peeled, medium
- 1 1/4 cups orange juice fresh
- 1/4 cup lime juice fresh
- 1/4 cup salsa Archer Farms brand
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
- 2 teaspoons cumin freshly ground
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Trim the excess fat off of the pork and cut it into 2-inch pieces. Don't worry if they are not even or look messy. Place them in a large, heavy skillet.
- Cut the onion into 8 wedges and add to pork. Add orange juice, lime juice, salsa, garlic, cumin, and salt to the skillet and carefully stir to combine.
- Add enough water to cover the pork and place the skillet over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover and reduce the heat until the liquid is just simmering. Cook for 2 hours.
- Remove the lid and bring the liquid up to a slow boil. Cook until almost all of the liquid has evaporated or reduced. The pork will be tender and fall apart easily.
- Shred the pork with a fork, toss with remaining skillet juices and serve hot.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
745mg
(31%)
Potassium
614mg
(13%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
130IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
24.3mg
(27%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 745mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 614mg | 13% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 130IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 24.3mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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