Pork Carnitas Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
316 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Pork Carnitas Recipe
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Great food doesn’t have to be complicated - this Pork Carnitas Recipe is so simple but it will blow your socks off. Serve the carnitas in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or however your heart desires!
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs fatty pork shoulder or butt skin and bone removed
- cold water
- 2 teaspoons salt
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Instructions
- Cut the meat into strips 2” x 3/4” (make sure you don’t remove/discard the fat). Place the meat into a large pot and barely cover with cold water. Add the salt and bring the water to a boil, uncovered.
- Lower the heat to bring the water down to a simmer. Let the meat continue to cook until all of the water has evaporated, about 1 1/2 hours, depending on the size/shape of your pan.* The meat should be cooked through at this point, but not falling apart.
- Lower the flame a little bit more and continue to cook until all of the fat has rendered from the pork, turning the meat occasionally until all sides are browned, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- Serve the pork in tacos, enchiladas, burritos, or however you’d like!
Notes
- *The pork will cook faster and more evenly if your pan is large and shallow. It may take longer to cook if your pan is deeper.
- Recipe source: FOOD52 GENIUS RECIPES
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
0g
(0%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
685mg
(29%)
Potassium
541mg
(15%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 685mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 541mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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