Dinner for 5

Pork Carnitas

Name: Pork Carnitas
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 tbsp lard; 2 lb pork shoulder; 2 organic oranges; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 tbsp oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 large yellow onion; 4 cloves garlic

Pork shoulder cooks with orange, onion, garlic, oregano, and cinnamon before reducing until tender and lightly browned.

$1.37per serving $

150 minstart to table

5servings

Mexican Gluten-free Low-carb High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 tbsp lard
2 lb pork shoulder
2 organic oranges
1 cinnamon stick
1 tbsp oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 large yellow onion
4 cloves garlic

Steps

Cut the pork shoulder into 2-inch pieces.
Heat the lard in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
Add the pork, water, orange juice, onion, garlic, cinnamon stick, oregano, and salt.
Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Remove the lid and cook for 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and at least 145 F inside.

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