Pork Carnitas

This Dutch oven carnitas recipe is requested by friends and family repeatedly. Many find carnitas a little dry or flavorless, but these have a great, distinctive flavor. Serve with warm, fresh tortillas and salsa.


Recipes · Cuisine · Latin American · Mexican


Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 12
Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

  • 4 pounds pork shoulder, cut into several large pieces

  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed

  • 3 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • 4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth


Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
250 Calories
19g Fat
2g Carbs
16g Protein


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