Carnitas Recipe
Fried pork chunks served with rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and corn or flour tortillas
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
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Cook the Pork
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned pork chunks and sear on all sides until browned.
- 3
Add Juices and Water
Pour in the orange juice, lime juice, and water. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 2 hours or until the pork is tender.
- 4
Shred and Crisp
Remove the pork from the pot and shred it with two forks. Spread the shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 5-10 minutes until crispy.
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Serve
Serve the carnitas with rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and warm tortillas.
