Carnitas Recipes

Easy Healthy Carnitas Slow Cooker or Instant Pot

WebOct 12, 2023 · Switch to prevent your screen from going dark. 1. Instant pot: Cut the pork into 3-4 large pieces. Add to the Instant Pot with remaining …

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1. Instant pot: Cut the pork into 3-4 large pieces. Add to the Instant Pot with remaining ingredients and toss until pork is well coated in the spices. Press the “Meat” setting and then press the “Pressure” button until the light on “High Pressure” turns on. Set the time to 30 minutes using the up and down arrows Cook and let the steam naturally release. It will take about 15 minutes. Carefully remove the lid and shred using two forks. For crispy carnitas, see step 3.
2. Slow Cooker: Cut the pork into 3-4 large pieces. Toss with the remaining ingredients until everything is well coated. Cook on low for 8 hours. Shred with two forks.
3. For crispy carnitas, cover a baking sheet with foil. Turn the broiler on high. Spread the meat out on the baking sheet. Broil for 4-6 minutes until crispy. Toss with some of the cooking juice after broiling to add moisture back to the pork.

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Carnitas (Pork Carnitas Recipe) Mexico In My Kitchen

WebAug 13, 2009 · Place the pork, lard, water, garlic, and salt in a large Dutch oven or cast iron pot. Cook the pork covered on medium-high heat for …

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1. In a large Dutch oven or Cast Iron Pot place the pork, lard, water, garlic, and salt. Cook covered on a medium heat to a boil. Reduce to simmer for about 45 minutes until pork is almost tender.
2. Uncover and turn the heat to medium high to reduce the liquid.The meat will start frying in its own fat and lard at this point. Carefully brown the meat at medium low heat stirring frequently until pork is evenly browned. About 15 to 20 minutes. At this point do not over cook or you will get very dry meat.
3. Serve with hot tortillas and green salsa.
4. Place the meat, 1/4 cup lard, 1 cup of water and 1 Tablespoon of salt in an Oven Bag , cook in a preheated oven at 350 for 2 hours. I place this package on a baking sheet or glass baking ware.

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Crispy Pork Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooked Pulled Pork)

WebOct 18, 2023 · Instructions. Rinse and pat dry pork with a paper towel. In the bowl of a 6-quart slow cooker, add pork, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, …

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1. Rinse and pat dry pork with a paper towel.
2. In the bowl of a 6-quart slow cooker, add pork, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, onion, garlic, lime juice, orange juice, coke, and bay leaves.
3. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 8-10 hours, or high heat for 5-6 hours (until the meat falls apart).
4. Remove pork and shred with two forks (DO NOT DISCARD THE LIQUID!)

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Carnitas Recipe (Mexican Pulled Pork)

WebMay 2, 2023 · Instructions. Pat the pork dry with a paper towel. Combine salt, pepper and dried oregano and rub pork with the seasoning. In the …

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1. Pat the pork dry with a paper towel. Combine salt, pepper and dried oregano and rub pork with the seasoning.
2. In the slow cooker, add chopped onion, garlic cloves, broth, lime juice, orange juice, and bay leaves.
3. Add the pork to the slow cooker. Cook on high for 5 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
4. Remove the pork from the slow cooker. Shredded the pork with two forks. Keep the juice.

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