Dinner for 4

Pork Carnitas with onions

Name: Pork Carnitas with onions
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 6-8 lb boneless pork butt or shoulder; 1 tbsp kosher salt; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or water; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion; 4 cloves garlic

Pork shoulder braises with citrus, onion, garlic, and spices before roasting uncovered until browned and tender.

Typical price

$4.38for 4 servings

$1.10 per serving$4.38 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

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70 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings (the source says 12, which counts pieces)
$typical cost tier

Mexican Dairy-free Gluten-free Budget Family Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical	1 lb	$2.49Typical price
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	6.25 oz	$0.25Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.38

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 6-8 lb boneless pork butt or shoulder
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp dried oregano
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken broth or water
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion
4 cloves garlic

Steps

Heat the oven to 325 F and cut the pork shoulder into 3-inch chunks.
Toss the pork with salt, oregano, cumin, chili powder, and pepper.
Place the pork, broth or water, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, onion, and garlic in a large covered Dutch oven.
Bake covered for 45 minutes, turning the pork once, until it reaches at least 145 F.
Raise the oven to 450 F, uncover the pot, and roast for 15 minutes until the pork is browned.

Swaps

Pork roast, shoulder or loin for Beef chuck roast or stew beefabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

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