BEST CARNITAS

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Categories     Pork

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 medium sized yellow onion
1.5 lbs pork shoulder
¼ cup brown sugar
3 cloves minced garlic
1 can beef broth + 2 cans water
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 cinnamon stick
½ orange, cut in half (with rind on)
½ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp chili powder
To Serve: warm corn tortillas, chopped tomato, sour cream or cheese, lime slices

Steps:

  • 1. Cut the onion into eighths, and sauté in olive oil in a large skillet or dutch oven. 2. In the meantime, cut the pork into bite sized pieces, leaving the fat on. Add to the skillet, sprinkle the brown sugar over the pork, and sauté over medium heat until just beginning to brown. 3. Add minced garlic, continue to sauté for about three minutes. 4. When browned, add the can of beef broth, water, cilantro, cinnamon stick, orange, cayenne pepper, chili powder. Bring to boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. 5. Remove cinnamon stick, and continue simmering for about an hour to an hour and a half. 6. Preheat oven to 350°. 7. Remove orange, and add the skillet to the oven. 8. Heat for about 25 minutes, or until the pork is beginning to brown. 9. Serve with corn tortillas, tomato, sour cream, and lime.

Johnnae Sanders
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the carnitas and they were gone in no time. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Louis Amorn
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This is my go-to recipe for carnitas. It's always a hit with my friends and family. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mhd Ashraf
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I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The carnitas were flavorful and moist, and the sauce was rich and tangy. I served them with rice and beans, and it was a delicious meal.


Ranjan kumar Paswan
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The pork was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Malik Qadeer
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The carnitas are fall-apart tender and the sauce is packed with flavor. I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole, and it was a delicious meal.


Harish Saud
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I've tried many carnitas recipes over the years, but this one is my favorite. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is perfectly balanced. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food.


SPLENDOUR DERECK
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the carnitas and they were gone in no time. I would definitely make this recipe again.


NAbakooza Sweetie
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This is my go-to recipe for carnitas. It's always a hit with my friends and family. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Zac Douglas
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I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The carnitas were flavorful and moist, and the sauce was rich and tangy. I served them with rice and beans, and it was a delicious meal.


Sarma ayush
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The pork was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Sylvanus Adriano
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The carnitas are fall-apart tender and the sauce is packed with flavor. I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole, and it was a delicious meal.


Tina Fox
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I've tried many carnitas recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The pork is incredibly tender and juicy, and the sauce is perfectly balanced. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food.


Praise Sibanda
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the carnitas and they were gone in no time. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish.


Abubakar Kamanza
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This was my first time making carnitas and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was surprisingly easy to make and the results were amazing. The pork was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!


Meklit Fekade
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork is always juicy and tender, and the sauce is packed with flavor. I love serving it with rice and beans, or in tacos or burritos.


Kyle Serbus
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind! The carnitas were so flavorful and moist, and the crispy bits were divine. Served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole, and it was a feast!


Md Mofazzal Hossain Lavlo Bokshi
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Made this last night for dinner and it was a huge hit! The flavors were incredible and the pork was so tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again soon.