Mexican
Carnitas
A popular mexican home-style dish with pork shoulder, orange, onion, well suited for a family weekly menu.
Time160 min
Servings6
Calories—
LevelMedium
Ingredients
- Pork shoulder1000 g
- Orange1 pcs
- Onion1 pcs
- Garlic cloves5 cloves
- Cumin1 tsp
- Tortillas8 pcs
- Salt1 to taste
- Black pepper1 to taste
Instructions
1
For Carnitas, cut onion, garlic cloves, pork shoulder and tortillas into serving pieces.
2
Brown pork shoulder lightly.
3
Add onion and garlic cloves and cook for 3-5 minutes.
4
Pour in water and add orange and cumin.
5
Simmer gently until tender and the sauce is thick.
6
Adjust salt and pepper and serve hot.
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