Jun 04 2026
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Carnitas Recipe

Inspired by Havana Vancouver
Time5h
Serves6

slow roasted pork, guacamole, jalapeño jack cheese, charred pineapple salsa, corn tortilla

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Ingredients

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Pork Carnitas

Method

Pork Carnitas Preparation

  1. 1

    Slow Roast the Pork

    Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). In a large roasting pan, combine the pork shoulder, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and roast for about 4-5 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.

  2. 2

    Shred the Pork

    Remove the pork from the oven and let it cool slightly. Shred the meat with two forks and discard any large pieces of fat and the bay leaves.

Guacamole Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Guacamole

    In a bowl, mash the avocados. Stir in lime juice, salt, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeño. Mix until combined and adjust seasoning to taste.

Pineapple Salsa Preparation

  1. 4

    Make the Pineapple Salsa

    In a bowl, combine diced pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro. Mix well and adjust seasoning if needed.

Assembling the Dish

  1. 5

    Assemble the Carnitas

    Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or on a griddle. Fill each tortilla with shredded pork, top with guacamole, jalapeño jack cheese, and pineapple salsa. Serve immediately.

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