One Pot Carnitas
Welcome to another culinary adventure! Today, we're diving into the world of one-pot cooking with a mouthwatering recipe for Carnitas. If you've never tried making Carnitas before, get ready to fall in love with this tender, juicy Mexican-style pork dish that's packed with flavor and incredibly easy to make.
The one-pot method we're using today simplifies the cooking process without sacrificing any of the traditional flavors. By cooking everything in a single pot, you'll not only save time on cleanup but also allow the ingredients to meld together beautifully, creating a harmonious blend of spices and textures
Remember, the beauty of one-pot cooking lies in its versatility. Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite spices or additional ingredients to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy!
Serves: 10-15 people
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2-3 hours
INGREDIENTS
1.5 lbs of pork tenderloin or pork shoulder
5 garlic cloves diced
1/4 cup dark brown sugar packed in
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1-1/5 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 yellow onion quartered
1 cinnamon stick
2 oranges halved
2 limes halved
1 lemon halved
DIRECTIONS
Preheat over to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
In the Dutch oven place all ingredients in the Dutch oven. For the oranges, limes, and lemon; squeeze out the juice then place the halves back in the Dutch oven.
Cook for 2 to 3 hours. Check on the meat every hour to see if it is drying out; if so add 1 cup of water or broth to the Dutch oven until fully cooked.
Once cooked rest for 10 to 15 minutes then shred away for eating!
