Jul 13 2026
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Carnitas Recipe

Inspired by Social Cantina
Time5h
Serves6

citrus marinated pork, salsa verde, pico de gallo, cilantro

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Ingredients

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Pork Marinade

Salsa Verde

Pico de Gallo

Method

Pork Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinating the Pork

    In a large bowl, combine the orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic (finely chopped), cumin, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Cooking the Pork

    Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

  3. 3

    Shredding the Pork

    Using two forks, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.

Salsa Verde Preparation

  1. 4

    Preparing Salsa Verde

    In a saucepan, combine tomatillos, jalapeño, and onion with enough water to cover them.

Pico de Gallo Preparation

  1. 5

    Making Pico de Gallo

    Dice the tomatoes and onion finely, and chop the cilantro.

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