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Crispy Pork Carnitas are baked low and slow until fall apart delicious, then finished under the broiler so the edges are caramelized and extra crisp. #mustlovehomecooking

Crispy Pork Carnitas Recipe

Dutch oven baked low and slow until fall-apart delicious. So flavorful when finished under the broiler to caramelize and crisp.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time :15 minutes
Cook Time :3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time :3 hours 45 minutes
Servings :24
Calories :237
Course :Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 8 pound  pork shoulder roast boneless, trimmed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 medium orange
  • 1 medium lime
  • 2 medium jalapeno peppers stemmed, seeded, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 1 medium yellow onion peeled and cut into quarters
  • 2 medium green onions cut into 2 inch lengths

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 275°F.
  • Cut pork into large chunks, as needed, to fit into Dutch oven
  • In a small bowl, mix oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Rub pork pieces all over with spice mix and place pieces into Dutch oven.
  • Juice orange and 1/2 of lime and pour the juice over the pork. Cut second half of lime into 4 chunks and place around the pork. Tuck prepared jalapeno and onion around pork pieces.
  • Cover Dutch oven and cook on center rack of 275°F degree oven for 3 - 5 hours or until internal temperature taken with a digital meat thermometer is at least 150°F degrees. Remove from oven and allow meat to rest for 10 minutes in Dutch oven. Transfer pork to a baking sheet and shred into bite size pieces.
  • Preheat oven broiler to High. Place shredded pork on baking sheet under the broiler for 4 - 8 minutes until meat edges are browned and crispy.
  • Serve warm on tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Chef Tips

Watch the meat under the broil carefully to keep from burning.
The spices for this dish are mild. Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne to the rub for more heat.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Crispy Pork Carnitas Recipe
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
237
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
 
101
mg
34
%
Sodium
 
218
mg
9
%
Potassium
 
551
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
30
g
60
%
Vitamin A
 
147
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
30
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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