Traditional Carnitas
Tender and juicy Traditional Carnitas are a flavorful Mexican classic that will transport your taste buds south of the border. This authentic recipe features pork shoulder slow-cooked until perfectly crispy and infused with citrus and spices. Whether you serve it in tacos, burritos, or on its own, these carnitas are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Impress your friends and family with this delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. Try this recipe today and savor the rich, savory goodness of Traditional Carnitas!
207K views · 212 reactions | DELICIOUS PORK CARNITAS 🌮 🔗 comment NEED THAT for the best instant read meat thermometer. You’ll get the perfect cook on your meat, every time. A kitchen essential! Chris has been making this Carnitas recipe from Rick Bayless for years! You’ve gotta try this. So delicious. INGREDIENTS: 3 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 2 inch pieces Kosher salt 1/2 cup orange juice 6 garlic cloves, peeled and halved 4 bay leaves Heaping teaspoon Oregano 1 tsp coarsely ground pepper DIRECTIONS: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Place the pork shoulder in a baking dish (either a 7X11 or 9X13), and salt both sides liberally. Pour in the orange juice ( drizzle over, around and under pork), and tuck in the garlic & bay leaves. Cover the dish with foil and pop in the oven for 1.5 hours. At the 90 min mark remove the foil, and test the pork with a fork to make sure that it’s tender. If it still feels firm, put it back in the oven for another 20 with foil, then retest again. Set the temp to 450 degrees, and place back into the oven UNCOVERED until liquid has evaporated- about 30 min. Turn the meat over (rick says using a metal spatula), break into chunks and bake for another 20 min, turning the meat every 7-8 min. Until perfectly browned and golden on all sides. Take out and place into a serving dish, and sprinkle with flakey salt. Serve with tortillas, guac, onions and salsa. I’m telling you, DELISH! Recipe by the amazing @rick_bayless #fyp #dinner #carnitas #easydinner #easyrecipe #recipe #recipes #recipeshare #recipeoftheday #easyrecipes #easydinners #fall #falldinner #fallflavors | Cheese Gal
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Incredibly Flavorful Mexican Carnitas
These Incredibly Flavorful Mexican Carnitas, yield the most tender Mexican pork! Make this recipe for family dinners or for a party crowd. By combining a few traditional cooking tricks such as a flavorful bundle of seasonings, this carnitas recipe makes a meal that is sure to become a favorite. I love making a LARGE batch and serving this for family, on Cinco de Mayo and potlucks because it feeds a crowd and the sides are endless.
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