Carnitas Marinade

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Carnitas Marinade

Tangy and fresh, this easy to make Carnitas Marinade will leave your meat tender, juicy and flavorful. A combination of citrus, warm spices, jalapeño, fresh cilantro and garlic is perfect for using with pork or chicken to make tender and crispy carnitas!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 medium orange juiced
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ bunch cilantro diced
  • 1 medium jalapeño seeds and membranes removed, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Coriander
  • ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 3 garlic cloves smashed
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Instructions

  1. Combine the ingredients for the marinade together in a jar or a cup.
  2. Place the meat marinating into a large resealable bag or large container.
  3. Pour the marinade over the top and coat the meat.
  4. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours up to overnight.

Notes

  • Amount: this marinade is for 1-2 pounds of meat. If marinating more meat increase the amount of marinade.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 45kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g Sodium 2333mg (97%) Potassium 191mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 468IU (9%) Vitamin C 40mg (44%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 45kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Sodium 2333mg 97%
Potassium 191mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 468IU 9%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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