Dutch Oven Carnitas

Delicious by  Design  by Diana Reis

Budget friendly pork shoulder is well seasoned and browned before slowly simmering in rich, citrus flavored broth, shredded, and crisped under the broiler.

Large Radish

Pork Shoulder Onions Garlic  Jalapeno Beer Citrus Spices

Ingredients

Radish
Carrot
Persimmon
Artichoke

Dutch Oven Carnitas Recipe

Yield

6 people

Type

Pork

Time

2 Hours 45 Minutes

Level

Beginner

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Browning the meat in a small amount of oil and rendering off the natural fats into the Dutch oven creates a base of flavor that makes every bite extra rich and full of flavor.

Season and Brown

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Braising in Mexican beer, orange juice, and lime juice, with onions, garlic, and jalapeno add spice and depth of flavor that will make every bite a joy to eat.

Braise

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Using two forks, pull apart the pork until you get small shredded pieces.

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Shred

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Browning under the broiler is an easy way to get those crispy edges on a lot of meat at once without drying out the shredded pork.

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Broil

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It stores and reheats easily for amazing meal preps. Once you have those succulent pieces of pork they can be served alone with beans and rice, in tacos, burritos, or even over eggs. The possibilities are endless.

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Make Tacos!

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