This Authentic Carnitas Recipe is the real deal and yields perfectly tender and crispy carnitas for tacos, salads, burritos, bowls, enchiladas, and more!
Place all of the ingredients in a large cast-iron dutch oven. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook for about 45 minutes until pork is tender.
Remove the lid and turn the heat to medium-high to reduce the liquid. Once the liquid is reduced the meat will start to fry in its fat.
Brown the meat over medium-low heat stirring frequently and breaking the pork apart with the back of the spoon or spatula until pork is evenly browned and crispy, this takes about 15 minutes. Taste for salt and serve.
Notes
This recipe is super scalable, just adjust to the same ratios and always make sure the pork is covered with water by ½″.Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Authentic Carnitas Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338Calories from Fat 251
% Daily Value*
Fat 27.9g43%
Carbohydrates 0.6g0%
Protein 20g40%
*
Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.
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