Pork Carnitas Recipe

Recipe By Oh Sweet Basil

Chunks of pork shoulder are slow cooked in the oven until they render out and start frying in their own fat, turning them fall-apart tender and crispy on the edges. It's salty, sticky, savory, and just a little sweet.

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Non Vegdiet
5hr 15minstotal
15minsPrep
5hr Cook
5hr 15m.total
15m.Prep
5hr Cook
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Ingredients for Pork Carnitas Recipe

  • 0.13 Large red onion cut into thin slices
  • 0.08 cup Orange juice
  • 1/2 Juice of lemons
  • 1/2 Juice of limes
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 pound Boneless pork shoulder boston butt, pork shoulder roast
  • 1/4 cup Orange juice
  • 1/4 cup Water Or Chicken Broth
  • 0.13 piece Medium yellow onion cut into small
  • 1.50 Cloves garlic peeled and crushed
  • 0.06 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon Ground cumin powder
Nutrition
value
1371
calories per serving
105 g Fat89 g Protein18 g Carbs6 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    105g
  • Protein
    89g
  • Carbs
    18g
  • Fiber
    6g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    18g
  • Protein
    89g
  • Fiber
    6g

Fats

  • Fat
    105g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    174mg
  • Iron
    7mg
  • Vitamin A
    276mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    21mg
  • Vitamin B6
    2mg
  • Vitamin B9
    86mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    86mg
  • Vitamin E
    4mg
  • Copper
    1mcg
  • Magnesium
    157mg
  • Manganese
    3mg
  • Phosphorus
    821mg
  • Selenium
    70mcg
  • Zinc
    11mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Oh Sweet Basil