Classic Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)

The beauty of mouthwatering carnitas is its menu versatility—it can be the star ingredient for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, sandwiches and so much more.
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Ingredients

3 – 4 pounds Boston butt pork shoulder

2 quarts chicken broth

1 large onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

3 tablespoons lime juice

¼ cup vegetable oil

3 tablespoons coarse kosher salt

1 tablespoon chili powder

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

Step 1

Cut the pork shoulder into several large pieces, if needed, to make browning easier.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat.

Step 3

Season the pork shoulder all over with salt and then place in Dutch oven.

Step 4

Cook all sides until brown—about 10 minutes

Step 5

Add the onion, garlic, lime juice, spices and chicken broth. Bring to a boil then reduce to medium-low, cover and simmer until pork is very tender—about 2 ½ hours.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 400ºF.

Step 7

Transfer the pork to a large baking sheet, saving the juices. Drizzle the pork with some of the juices and lightly season with salt. Bake the pork in the oven until browned, about 30 minutes. Drizzle more juices on meat about every 10 minutes and use forks to shred meat as it browns.

Ingredients

3 – 4 pounds Boston butt pork shoulder

2 quarts chicken broth

1 large onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

3 tablespoons lime juice

¼ cup vegetable oil

3 tablespoons coarse kosher salt

1 tablespoon chili powder

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon dried oregano

Additional Info

Product:
Daypart: Any
Technique: Pan Fry, Roast
Prep Time: 210 mins
Servings: 24 – 32 tacos