Carnitas Recipe
Braised Crisp Pork Belly, Marinated Red Onions, Salsa Verde & Cilantro
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Ingredients
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Carnitas Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Pork Belly
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). In a bowl, mix salt, black pepper, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub this mixture over the pork belly evenly.
- 2
Slow Cook the Pork
Place the seasoned pork belly in a roasting pan and pour lime juice over it. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and cook in the oven for about 2.5 to 3 hours, until the pork is tender.
- 3
Crisp the Pork
Once the pork is tender, remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C). Roast for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the skin is crispy. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- 4
Prepare the Marinated Onions
While the pork is cooking, thinly slice the red onions and soak them in lime juice for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
- 5