Oh Sweet Basil · by Sweet Basil★ 4.1 (51)
The BEST Pork Carnitas
NUTRITION · PER SERVING1200M COOK
CAL 18%·PRO 39%
CARBS 12G14% OF CAL
1G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC3G OTHER9G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 25G64% OF CAL
6G SAT19G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Slow-roasted pork shoulder with citrus, spices, and herbs until the meat shreds easily with crispy, caramelized edges. Traditionally served in tacos or as a main dish with rice and beans.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 16- 1 1/2 Cups Orange Juice
- 1/2 Cup Pineapple Juice (or lemon juice)
- 20 Cloves Garlic
- 2 Cups Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Kosher Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Cumin
- 1 Tablespoon Oregano
- 1 Tablespoon Orange Peel (dried )
- 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 Cup Oil
- 3-4 lb Pork Butt or shoulder (bone-in * (see notes for using boneless or cubed pork shoulder))
- 2 Tablespoons Cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Orange Peel (dried )
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
- 1/2 Cup Orange Juice
- 1/4 Cup Lime Juice
- 1/4 Cup Chicken Broth
- Canola Oil (for final crisping)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 1200M
CAL 18%·PRO 39%
CARBS 12G14% OF CAL
1G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC3G OTHER9G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 25G64% OF CAL
6G SAT19G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 8h
- Cook
- 12h
- Sodium
- 2737mg
- Total sugar
- 9g
- Added sugar
- ≥4g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 158mg
- Calcium
- 37mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 480M
- SODIUM
- 2737MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.