Crispy Oven Baked Pork Carnitas
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Crispy, juicy pork shoulder roasted in the oven with citrus, garlic, and warm spices until the edges turn golden brown. A versatile, flavorful meat for tacos, burritos, or served on its own with rice and beans.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 10- 4 pound pork shoulder ((aka pork butt), bonless)
- 1 onion (peeled and halved)
- 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 2 medium oranges (juiced and keep the spent halves)
- 2 limes (juiced and keep the spent halves)
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin (ground)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon oregano (dried)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 240M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 3h 40m
- Sodium
- 463mg
- Total sugar
- 3g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 92mg
- Calcium
- 50mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 463MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.