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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients for the marinade together in a jar or a cup.
- Place the meat marinating into a large resealable bag or large container.
- Pour the marinade over the top and coat the meat.
- Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours up to overnight.
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Notes
- Amount: this marinade is for 1-2 pounds of meat. If marinating more meat increase the amount of marinade.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.