RestaurantsLa PuertaCarnitas & Pancakes Recipe

Carnitas & Pancakes Recipe

Inspired by La Puerta
Time5h
Serves4

Buttermilk pancakes, Slow Roasted Pork, Clarified Butter, syrup, powdered sugar

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Ingredients

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Pancake Batter

Carnitas

Toppings

Method

Carnitas Preparation

1

Slow Roast the Pork

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Season the pork shoulder with salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, and minced garlic. Place it in a roasting pan and pour the orange juice over the pork. Cover with aluminum foil and roast for about 4 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

Pancake Preparation

2

Make the Pancakes

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, and melted clarified butter. Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add a bit of clarified butter, and pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.

Assembly

3

Serve

Stack pancakes on a plate, top with a generous amount of carnitas, drizzle with syrup, and dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy your delicious Carnitas & Pancakes!