Indulge in our Drunk Carnitas, featuring tender, slow-cooked pork marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and a splash of beer for a rich, savory taste.

Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and season it with salt, black pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the Pork

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Sauté Aromatics

Add the seasoned pork to the pot, along with the orange juice, lime juice, beer, and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours until the pork is tender and easily shredded.

Cook the Pork

Once cooked, remove the pork from the pot and shred it with two forks. Discard the bay leaves.

Shred the Pork

For extra flavor and texture, spread the shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 5-10 minutes until the edges are crispy.

Crisp Up the Carnitas

Garnish the carnitas with fresh cilantro and serve with tortillas, salsa, and your favorite toppings.

Serve

Pork shoulder

Orange juice

Lime juice

Garlic cloves, minced

Onion, chopped

Cumin

Chili powder

Salt

Black pepper

Beer (preferably lager or IPA)

Bay leaves

Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Drunk Carnitas

Make Drunk Carnitas Recipe in just 3h 30m. Indulge in our Drunk Carnitas, featuring tender, slow-cooked pork marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and a splash of beer for a rich, savory taste.

Drunk Carnitas Recipe

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