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810Calories
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Ingredients
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4 SERVINGS
- 4 lb. pork butt (boneless, fat trimmed and cut into 2 inch cubes)
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 onion (peeled and halved)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 2 cups water
- 1 Orange (medium, juiced and keep the spent halves)
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810Calories
Sodium
Fat
Carbs
Fiber
Potassium
Calories810Calories from Fat450 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Fat50g77% |
Saturated Fat18g90% |
Trans Fat |
Cholesterol280mg93% |
Sodium1600mg67% |
Potassium1930mg55% |
Protein78g |
Calories from Fat450 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Carbohydrate11g4% |
Dietary Fiber3g12% |
Sugars1g |
Vitamin A4% |
Vitamin C60% |
Calcium15% |
Iron30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Reviews(29)
Karen L. a year ago
So delicious. I followed the recipe exactly, and this recipe will be my go-to from now on.
Kath B. 2 years ago
Very well received by my guests.
I doubled the recipe for extra people and now have enough to freeze for a couple more meals. Really good.
Ignacio Quinonez 3 years ago
Awesome as always!!! I've made this a few times and everytime I change it up just a tad bit. I added some garlic cloves, jalapeño powder and some chicken boullion to the batch and its probably my favorite variation of this recipe. Still, you cant go wrong with this recipe.
Sara 3 years ago
Followed the recipe and added a dash of garlic powder, chili powder and cayenne pepper. Also sliced two jalapeños and threw it in the pot. The broiling is key to obtaining the authentic flavor profile and texture!
Pam 4 years ago
I must have done something wrong for so many to give it 5 stars. It was ok. I didn’t care for the flavor. I will not make it again
Jennifer Collis 4 years ago
A labor of love. I chose to cook the pork in a crockpot for 7 hours. It did take a while for the liquid to boil down to a cup
But well worth the wait! Served on corn tortillas with onions, cilantro and lime Delicious!!
Aaron Cooper 4 years ago
Excellent base recipe! Garlic was a must for us so we added about three cloves worth as well as doubled all other spices! The broiling at the end is a stroke of genius!
Jesse Gomes 4 years ago
Turned out well. Easy to follow recipe. Tasty but subtle (and I over-seasoned). If you eat it taco-style minimal toppings are best so the flavor isn’t list
Le 4 years ago
This turned out so perfectly! It will definitely be my go to recipe for cooking carnitas.
Jodi B. 4 years ago
It was meh. I've definitely had better. Lot's of work for not a lot of flavor. Won't make again. Oh well.
Bolton 5 years ago
Fine. Needs some extra spices. It was a lot of time and effort for not much flavor. I used a Crock-Pot and a broiler pan; nearly 8 hours went into making this meal. The instructions were a little confusing for this method and when it was finally done, it was rather bland. It wasn't a bad meal. It just...needed flavor 🤷
Tom Silkworth 5 years ago
Made this twice so far. Once with the browning at the end and once without. If your serving it on a tortilla then yes the browning adds a nice touch and you want it a little dryer anyway. The last time I served it pulled pork style, so I made it wetter by not reducing the sauce as long. I also doubled the acid in the recipe. It got lots of compliments at the party and people were skipping the bottle of bq sauce we placed next to it because the taste is really a hit with this dish!
Fattee 5 years ago
Great recipe, easy to follow - do not forget the last step it really makes the dish!
Richard Russell 5 years ago
Turned out wonderful... one of my favorite pork dishes and definitely best carnitas I have every made. It has become a dish I love to make and love to devour.
Renée Nantais 6 years ago
Made in a slow cooker and it turned out amazing! Definitely do not skip the last steps of reducing the cooking liquid and broiling the pork, it really enriched the flavours.
Cepulo 6 years ago
Awesome!! I cooked it in instant pot but still browned it in over after. Came out delicious. 3 rd time making!!
Law 6 years ago
We loved it! I used a hybrid cast iron/crockpot method & replaced the water with chicken stock, then added some green chilies. I did not have to reduce the liquid at the end (it was very thick already) and I had less than a cup of it after removing the meat. I'll add more stock next time for sure, there was barely enough sauce for half of the meat.
Richie 6 years ago
The recipe is simple and delicious. Try slow smoking the pork for a extra kick of flavor.