CHIPOTLE CARNITAS
Haven't tried this yet but believe it may be the Chipotle Carnitas recipe which is to die for. Will be trying soon. Braised Pork Shoulder with Tomatoes, Cumin, Cloves and Chipotle Peppers Adapted from the Niman Ranch Cookbook
Provided by Winks 5
Categories Pork
Time 5h
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rub some salt and pepper on the pork shoulder (or beef if you're using that).
- In a dutch oven heat the oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until it is browned. Remove the pork and set aside for now.
- Add the cumin seeds to the pan and toast in the hot oil until fragrant. Add the chopped onions and saute until lightly browned on the edges. Then add the garlic and chopped chipotle peppers and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the whole can of tomatoes including the liquid, bay leaves, dried oregano, cloves, chicken stock or some water and scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Add the pork back to the pan and bring the contents up to a boil then lower to a bare simmer. Braise until the pork is fall-apart tender, about 3 - 4 hours (or 6 hours in a slow cooker). You can braise on the stovetop on a low heat setting, in the oven at 325 deg F, or in a slow cooker.
- The meat is done when it is fall-apart tender. Try your best to remove it in one piece and set aside. Remove the cloves, bay leaves, and oregano sprig (if you used the sprigs) from the braising liquid. Then using an immersion blender puree into a sauce. If the sauce is too thin, simmer it on the stovetop until it has reduced a little. Meanwhile, using two forks, shred the pork shoulder. Return the shredded meat to the simmering sauce. Let it heat through and soak up all the flavor and juices.
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Jahidul Hasan
hasan_jahidul59@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a fan of carnitas, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The meat was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this recipe again.
Stavros Tsangoulas
t@hotmail.comThese carnitas were a little too dry for my taste. I think I should have cooked them for a shorter amount of time.
Juthi Rahman
rahmanj@hotmail.comI made these carnitas for my family and they all loved them. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect amount of spicy.
Eleisha Blackwell
blackwell_e57@yahoo.comThese carnitas were easy to make and they turned out great. The meat was so tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Abora3d
abora3d37@yahoo.comI'm a huge fan of carnitas and this recipe did not disappoint. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Bessie Mcfadden
mcfaddenbessie@hotmail.frThese carnitas were amazing! I made them for a Cinco de Mayo party and they were a huge hit. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
Ian Wood
wood.ian51@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and my carnitas turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
perkakra Harrison
p-harrison62@aol.comThese carnitas were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best carnitas he's ever had.
Rose Abdulhafidh
abdulhafidhrose37@gmail.comI made these carnitas in my slow cooker and they turned out perfect. The meat was so fall-apart tender and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
M Arfan
arfan_m@yahoo.comThese carnitas were the perfect addition to my taco night. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect amount of spicy.
Dhaga Shareef
s.d@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of carnitas, but this recipe changed my mind. The chipotle sauce is what really makes this dish. It's so flavorful and delicious.
Aisha Namutebi
an@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The carnitas were so easy to make and they turned out amazing. The meat was fall-apart tender and the sauce was packed with flavor.
Ritesh Rawal
r_rawal31@hotmail.co.ukI made these carnitas for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The meat was so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was incredible.
Carlos Smith
smithcarlos99@gmail.comThese carnitas were absolutely delicious! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the chipotle sauce was the perfect balance of smoky and spicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.