Carnitas

Carnitas

 Elevate your taco night with homemade carnitas. This easy-to-follow recipe produces tender, flavorful pork that's sure to impress! Top with your favorite veggies and enjoy! 

 

Ingredients

1 package (2 lbs)
Pablano Pepper
6 medium size
white onion
1 medium size
herbs - rosemary and oregano
2-4 sprigs
salt and pepper
2 tsp each
cinnamon
1 tbsp
chicken broth or water
to cover
garlic
4 cloves minced
flour or corn taco shells
8
favorite toppings

Utensils

  • dutch oven

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Sear the pork shoulder on medium heat. 

Add in peppers, onion, herbs, seasonings, salt and pepper. Cover with water or broth. 

Bring to a boil and cover with a lid. 

Cook for 3-4 hours.

Take out of the over, let cool, and shred the pork. 

Option to add the pork to a frying pan to crisp up. 

Build your taco! Add pickled onions, guacamole, cilantro, salsa, cheese, and cojita. 

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