Name: Matador Boises Braised Carnitas Recipe
Cook time: 3 h 45 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 lbs Pork shoulder; 2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 1 tsp Oregano; 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium Onion, chopped; 1 cup Orange juice; 1 tbs Lime juice; 2 cups Chicken broth; 1 cup Guacamole; 1 cup Cilantro-lime sour cream; 1 cup Pico de gallo; 1 cup Pickled onions; 1 cup Salsa maya; 2 cups Mexican black beans; 2 cups Rice; 8 pieces Flour or corn tortillas

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Guacamole

Garlic mayo is a creamy sauce blending mayonnaise with minced garlic, often used to enhance various dishes.

Garlic Mayo

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Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Pork shoulder, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, pico de gallo, pickled onions, salsa maya, Mexican black beans & rice. Choice of flour or corn tortillas.

Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks. Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano.

Prepare the Pork

In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat a bit of oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chunks on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.

Sear the Pork

In the same pot, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until translucent. Return the pork to the pot.

Cook with Aromatics

Pour in the orange juice, lime juice, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.

Add Juices and Broth

Cover the pot and reduce heat to low. Let it braise for about 3 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.

Braise the Pork

Remove the pork from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return to the pot to soak up the juices.

Shred the Pork

Serve the shredded carnitas in flour or corn tortillas topped with guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, pico de gallo, pickled onions, salsa maya, and alongside black beans and rice.

Assemble the Tacos

Pork shoulder

Salt

Black pepper

Ground cumin

Oregano

Garlic cloves, minced

Onion, chopped

Orange juice

Lime juice

Chicken broth

Cilantro-lime sour cream

Pico de gallo

Pickled onions

Salsa maya

Mexican black beans

Rice

Flour or corn tortillas

Braised Carnitas

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Fried Ice Cream

Monterey Jack, guacamole, garlic crema, toasted pepitas, pico de gallo, cilantro-lime sour cream

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Goat cheese, Monterey Jack, caramelized onions, cilantro-lime sour cream, guacamole, garlic crema, toasted pepitas

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Ahi Tuna Tostada

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Queso Con Chorizo

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Bacon Cheeseburger

Make Braised Carnitas Recipe in just 3h 45m. Pork shoulder, guacamole, cilantro-lime sour cream, pico de gallo, pickled onions, salsa maya, Mexican black beans & rice. Choice of flour or corn tortillas.

Braised Carnitas Recipe

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Toppings

Method

Cooking the Carnitas