Jul 09 2026
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Smothered Carnitas Recipe

Inspired by Hermanos
Time2h 30m
Serves6

Pulled pork, black beans, roasted corn, jalapeños, & roasted ancho salsa de ajo. Garnished with scallions & cilantro

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Ingredients

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Carnitas

Black Beans

Roasted Corn

Roasted Ancho Salsa de Ajo

Garnish

Method

Carnitas

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    In a large bowl, season the pork shoulder with salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder. Make sure to coat the meat evenly.

  2. 2

    Cook the Pork

    Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Add bay leaves, lime juice, and water. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shredded.

  3. 3

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Set aside.

Black Beans

  1. 4

    Prepare the Beans

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

  2. 5

    Cook the Beans

    Add the canned black beans (drained and rinsed), cumin, and salt to the pan. Stir and cook for about 5-7 minutes until heated through.

Roasted Corn

  1. 6

    Prepare the Corn

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, toss corn kernels with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 7

    Roast the Corn

    Spread the corn on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until slightly charred and tender.

Roasted Ancho Salsa de Ajo

  1. 8

    Prepare the Chiles

    Toast the dried ancho chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant. Remove and let cool. Once cooled, remove the stems and seeds.

  2. 9

    Blend the Salsa

    In a blender, combine the toasted chiles, garlic, tomatoes, onion, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Garnish

  1. 10

    Prepare the Garnish

    Chop the scallions and cilantro finely.

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