Carnitas
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Rating
4.58 out of 5 stars
(7)
Ingredients
10
- 5 lbs. boneless pork shoulder or butt, cut into 2-inch pieces, excess fat removed
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- For Serving: Tortillas, pineapple salsa, avocado, lime wedges
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Chef’s notes
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can also freeze carnitas for up to 3 months.