RestaurantsTheo's - FayettevilleVilla Carnitas Recipe

Villa Carnitas Recipe

Time8h 30m
Serves6

citrus braised pork, salsa verde, queso fresco, scallions, tortilla chips

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Ingredients

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Pork

Salsa Verde

Toppings

Method

Pork

1

Prepare the Pork

In a slow cooker, combine the pork shoulder, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt, black pepper, bay leaves, and chopped onion.

2

Cook the Pork

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork.

3

Shred the Pork

Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker to coat it in the juices.

Salsa Verde

4

Prepare the Salsa Verde

In a blender, combine tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.

5

Adjust the Seasoning

Taste the salsa verde and adjust the salt or lime juice as needed.

Assembly

6

Assemble the Dish

On a serving platter, layer tortilla chips, followed by the citrus-braised pork. Top with salsa verde, crumbled queso fresco, and thinly sliced scallions.

7

Serve

Serve immediately and enjoy your Villa Carnitas!

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