CARNITAS

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These marbled chunks of pork shoulder are first simmered to ensure they become tender, and then browned so they develop a flavorful crust.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes

Yield Makes 6 to 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

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Ingredients

6 pounds pork shoulder (butt or picnic roast), bone removed, meat cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons coarse salt
2 1/2 cups water

Steps:

Place cubed pork, salt, and water in a deep, straight-sided 14-inch skillet. (Water should barely cover pork.) Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer gently, stirring and skimming foam from the surface occasionally, until water has evaporated completely, 55 to 60 minutes.
Once water has evaporated, pork will begin to brown in its own fat. Cook on all sides, using a spatula to turn cubes and scrape up crisp bits from the skillet, until browned and tender, about 15 minutes. Pork can be refrigerated for up to 1 day. Reheat in a skillet over low heat.

Raw Fique

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These carnitas are the best I've ever had. The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is incredible. I will definitely be making this again.

king BD

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I love this recipe! The carnitas are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is perfect. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit.

Imran Bijoro

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These carnitas were amazing! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.

Stormie Woodard

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I've never made carnitas before, but this recipe made it so easy. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.

Kareem Adewale

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I'm always looking for new recipes to try, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The carnitas were delicious, and my family loved them.

STILL Remain 0225

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These carnitas are so versatile. I've used them to make tacos, burritos, and even carnitas soup. They're always a hit.

JJ EASTCOAST

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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can throw it in the slow cooker in the morning, and dinner is ready when I get home from work.

Aaditya Dangi

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These carnitas were the perfect addition to my taco bar. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. My guests loved them!

Muskan Tayyab

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I've tried many carnitas recipes over the years, but this one is definitely my favorite. The meat is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is packed with flavor.

Bello Halimah Mohammed

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I'm not usually a fan of pork, but these carnitas were amazing. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.

Toon World

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These carnitas were a hit at my Cinco de Mayo party. Everyone loved them, and I even had people asking for the recipe.

Muhammadazeem Ibrahim

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I'm always looking for new ways to cook pork, and this recipe definitely delivered. The carnitas were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was incredible. I'll definitely be making this again.

mercy acelo

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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've used it to make tacos, burritos, and even carnitas nachos. It's always a crowd-pleaser.

Onwuegbunam Chidera

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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. I will definitely be making this again.

Anima Islam

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I've made carnitas many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The meat was incredibly juicy and tender, and the sauce was perfectly balanced.