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Carnitas: Braised Pork with Cumin and Orange Juice

Adapted from the cookbook 'Absolutely Avocados', this simple taco filling comes together in minutes and is a real crowd pleaser.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 235 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs pork shoulder
  • 1 medium onion peeled
  • 1 1/4 cups fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup Archer Farms salsa
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Shred the pork with a fork, toss with remaining skillet juices and serve hot.

Nutrition Information

Calories 235kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 745mg (31%) Potassium 614mg (18%) 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

% 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.