Dutch Oven Carnitas
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Tender Mexican slow-cooked pork shoulder with caramelized, crispy edges, seasoned with cumin, oregano, and chiles. Served with rice, tortillas, and fresh toppings like cilantro, avocado, and salsa. A rich, satisfying dinner with complex flavors.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3-4 lbs. boneless pork shoulder (or pork butt), (trimmed and cut into big 2-inch chunks)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, (divided)
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- ¾ cup orange juice
- Juice from 1 lime
- Cooked rice
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Pico de gallo or salsa
- Avocado or guacamole
- Fresh lime wedges
- Sliced jalapenos
- Chopped lettuce
- Shredded cheese or crumbled cotija cheese
- Quick pickled red onions
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 225M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 3h 30m
- Sodium
- 366mg
- Total sugar
- 4g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 286mg
- Calcium
- 119mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 366MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.