Name: The Patio at Rattlesnake Markets Mexican Pork Carnitas Recipe
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 lbs Pork shoulder; 1 cup Orange juice; 1 cup Lime juice; 4 to taste Garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Oregano; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 pieces Bay leaves

Citrus Marinated Slow Roasted Pork, Jalapeño Cabbage Slaw, Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream & Fresh Cilantro in Blue Corn/Flour Tortillas w/Lime Wedges

In a large bowl, combine orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Add the pork shoulder and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Prepare the Pork

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Place the marinated pork in a roasting pan and cover with foil. Roast for about 3-4 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.

Slow Roast the Pork

In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, minced jalapeño, grated carrot, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

Make the Slaw

In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Stir until well combined.

Prepare the Sour Cream

Once the pork is cooked, shred it with two forks. Serve the shredded pork in tortillas topped with jalapeño slaw and cilantro-lime sour cream. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Assemble Tacos

Pork shoulder

Orange juice

Lime juice

Garlic cloves, minced

Cumin

Oregano

Salt

Black pepper

Bay leaves

Mexican Pork Carnitas

Make Mexican Pork Carnitas Recipe in just 4h . Citrus Marinated Slow Roasted Pork, Jalapeño Cabbage Slaw, Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream & Fresh Cilantro in Blue Corn/Flour Tortillas w/Lime Wedges

Mexican Pork Carnitas Recipe

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