Pork Carnitas (Oven)
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Pork Carnitas (Oven)
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Pork Carnitas (Oven) are crispy and bursting with sweet and spiced flavor. It's the perfect meat to serve in tacos, burritos, and sandwiches.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 yellow onion , chopped
- 5 clove garlic , minced
Instructions
- Add oil to a large dutch oven on medium-high heat.
- Season pork with salt and sear on all sides until browned well, about 6-8 minutes on each side.
- Whisk together chicken broth, orange juice, orange zest, chili powder, coarse ground black pepper, oregano, and cumin.
- Pour over the roast.
- Add in the onions and garlic and stir.
- Bring to a simmer then reduce the heat to low or medium low heat.
- Cook, covered, for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray a rimmed baking sheet with vegetable oil spray.
- Remove pork from dutch oven, shred apart in small chunks.
- Put pork onto the baking sheet, pour about 1/2 cup of cooking liquid evenly over the pork, and roast for 15 minutes.
- Add 1/4 cup of cooking liquid and roast for 15 minutes.
- Serve with fresh yellow onion and cilantro.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
1425mg
(59%)
Potassium
641mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
334IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1425mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 641mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 334IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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