Pork Carnitas (Oven)

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4.7

9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs 30 mins

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 45 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    286 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Pork Carnitas (Oven)

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

Servings
  • 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 black pepper coarse ground
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 yellow onion , chopped
  • 5 clove garlic , minced

Instructions

  1. Add oil to a large dutch oven on medium-high heat.
  2. Season pork with salt and sear on all sides until browned well, about 6-8 minutes on each side.
  3. Whisk together chicken broth, orange juice, orange zest, chili powder, coarse ground black pepper, oregano, and cumin.
  4. Pour over the roast.
  5. Add in the onions and garlic and stir.
  6. Bring to a simmer then reduce the heat to low or medium low heat.
  7. Cook, covered, for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
  8. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray a rimmed baking sheet with vegetable oil spray.
  9. Remove pork from dutch oven, shred apart in small chunks.
  10. Put pork onto the baking sheet, pour about 1/2 cup of cooking liquid evenly over the pork, and roast for 15 minutes.
  11. Add 1/4 cup of cooking liquid and roast for 15 minutes.
  12. 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 (14%) 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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