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Carnitas Seasoning
This Carnitas Seasoning Mix takes only 5 minutes to make and makes the BEST pork carnitas. Packed with flavor, you just need 7 simple ingredients for this recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 10 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chipotle chile powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Make the dry rub by combining all of the ingredients and mixing to combine.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place. Seasoning mix can last up to a year when properly stored.
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Notes
- Rub all sides of meat with the seasoning mix. Cook as desired.
- Combine 1 tbsp seasoning per pound of meat with 1 tbsp oil and 1/2 cup orange juice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
10kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
788mg
(33%)
Potassium
47mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
219IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 10
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 10kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 788mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 219IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.