MAMACITA'S PORK CARNITAS RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by kishthecook
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- adjust oven rack to low/mid oven. Heat to 300 in a Dutch oven pot on stovetop, combine pork, broth, Mex. seasoning, Bay leaves, onion, garlic, lime juice, salt, sugar and pepper. Juice the orange into the pot and throw the 2 spent orange halves in with the rest. Liquid should just barely cover the pork. Bring mixture to simmer on stove top, then cover and transfer to oven. Cook about 2 hours. Remove pot from oven and turn oven to broil. With a slotted spoon, remove pork chunks to a shallow pan. Place a large strainer or seive over a bowl. Remove the orange halves and bay leaves and discard. With your slotted spoon, scoop the remaining chunky solids from the cooking juice and place them in the seive. Squish the solids to smash out all the liquidy flavors into the bowl. Discard the smashed solids. Add the bowl of squished juices back into to the pot with the cooking liquid and bring to a boil on stove top. Cook down the liquid until reduced to about 1 cup and is thick and syrupy, 20 minutes or so. Season to taste if needed. Meanwhile, back at the pork pan, shred the pork with 2 forks into 1 inch(ish) chunks ("carnitas" meaning little meats) Mix the pork "carnitas" and about 1/2 the PICO DE GALLO back into the thickened cooking liquid. Mix well. Spread the pork mixture onto a deep baking sheet and place in oven/broiler. Broil until the tops of the meats are brown and crisp. DONT LET IT BURN! Keep an eye on it! Stir carnitas mixture in pan and continue to brown.. be careful, you want it well roasted but not burned. Remove pan from broiler and scrape the roasted carnitas into a dish, stir in the remaining PICO DE GALLO and serve with warm corn tortillas and queso fresco!
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Mohammad Amin Afridi
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight. I just throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning, and dinner is ready when I get home from work. The pork is always tender and flavorful. Highly recommend!
Santu Rana
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! The pork was gone in minutes. Everyone loved the flavors and the crispy texture. Will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Hawk Brown
[email protected]This recipe has become a family favorite. We make it at least once a month. The kids love the crispy pork, and the adults love the flavorful sauce. It's always a hit!
Happyboy tshupja mocotsha
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. The instructions are clear and concise, and the dish turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!
Aasif Hashmi
[email protected]This recipe is a great value for the money. The pork is inexpensive, and the other ingredients are pantry staples. I was able to feed my family of four for under $20. Highly recommend!
Md rahat Souan
[email protected]I was short on time, so I made this recipe in the Instant Pot. It turned out great! The pork was cooked to perfection in just a fraction of the time. I will definitely be using this method again.
Aqsa Lodhi
[email protected]This recipe is a flavor explosion! The combination of spices and citrus gives the pork an incredible depth of flavor. I served it with roasted vegetables and a side of black beans, and it was a perfect meal. Will definitely be making this again!
Kari Mcfarland
[email protected]I was looking for a healthier version of carnitas, and this recipe fit the bill perfectly. By using lean pork and cooking it in the slow cooker, I was able to create a delicious and healthy meal that my whole family enjoyed. Highly recommend!
Shahida Akther
[email protected]I'm a big fan of carnitas, and this recipe did not disappoint. The pork was perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the crispy bits of pork that formed during the cooking process. Will definitely be making this again!
Ding Dong
[email protected]Made this recipe for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! The pork was so flavorful and juicy, and the crispy edges were to die for. I will definitely be making this again for my next get-together.
Oreeditse Galemmone
[email protected]I've tried many carnitas recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The orange juice and spices give the pork a wonderful flavor, and the slow cooking method ensures that it's fall-apart tender. I highly recommend this recipe!
Naeem Uddin
[email protected]This carnitas recipe is a keeper! The pork was fall-apart tender and the flavors were incredible. I served it with all the fixings - tortillas, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream - and it was a huge hit with my family. Will definitely be making this ag