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Carnitas Seasoning
Spice up your favorite Mexican dishes with our Homemade Carnitas Seasoning. This easy to make homemade seasoning blend comes together in minutes and can be used with pork, chicken and more!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican, Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
- Stir to combine and use as a dry rub, marinade or store in a sealed jar.
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Notes
- Storage:
- Store the seasoning in an airtight container. Mason jars, plastic containers with tight-fitting lids, or resealable bags are all good options.
- Use the seasoning within 6 months for best flavor.
- Amount:
- Store the seasoning in an airtight container. Mason jars, plastic containers with tight-fitting lids, or resealable bags are all good options.
- Use the seasoning within 6 months for best flavor.
- Use 1 teaspoon of seasoning mix per pound of meat as a dry rub. Recipe makes 1/4 cup of seasoning.
- Use 2 tablespoons of seasoning to 1/4 cup of oil, and juice of 1 orange and 1 lime for a marinade.
Nutrition Information
Calories
55kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
2464mg
(103%)
Potassium
286mg
(6%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2403IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 55kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2464mg | 103% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2403IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.