Carnitas Gf Recipe
Make Carnitas Gf Recipe in just 3h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Meat
Aromatics
Braising liquid
Seasonings
Crisp & finish
To serve (GF)
Method
Prep
- 1
Trim pork shoulder and cut into 3–4 large chunks.
- 2
Season pork generously with salt and pepper.
Braise
- 3
Place pork in a large Dutch oven. Add garlic, onion, orange juice, lime juice, and water or broth. Add bay leaves.
- 4
- 5
Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and braise for 2.5–3 hours until pork is very tender and shreds easily.
Shred & Crisp
- 6
Remove pork from braising liquid and shred with two forks.
- 7
Skim fat from the braising liquid.
- 8
Spread shredded pork on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 1–2 tablespoons of braising liquid and a little pork fat or olive oil.
- 9
Roast at 450°F (230°C) for 15–20 minutes, turning once, until edges caramelize and crisp.
Serve
- 10
Warm gluten-free corn tortillas. Fill with carnitas and top with cilantro and onion. Serve with lime wedges.
