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Simple Carnitas
Photo: Sam Loyd

Simple Carnitas

8 ingredients 15 min + 1 hr 45 min 2 1/2 pounds openrecipes
Simple Carnitas

"This the easiest recipe for tasty carnitas. Once cooked, the meat can also be shredded and mixed with BBQ sauce for incredible pulled pork sandwiches, or pan fried in a little oil until crisp on the outside."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

368
Calories
30g
Protein
15g
Fat
29g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pork 100g cooked 242
Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 1/2) pound boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 2 inch chunks
  • 2 oranges, quartered
  • 1 large white onion, quartered
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves

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