Pulled Pork Carnitas
Elevate your taco night with homemade carnitas. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers tender, flavorful pork that’s sure to impress. Top with your favorite veggies, fresh salsa, a squeeze of lime, and enjoy every bite with family or friends!
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makes:4-6
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total time:4 hours
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cooking difficulty:Easy
Ingredients
1 package (2 lbs)
Pablano Pepper
6 medium size
White onion
1 medium size
Garlic
4 cloves minced
Rosemary and Oregano
2-4 sprigs
Cinnamon
1 tbsp
Salt and pepper
2 tsp each
Chicken broth or water
to cover
Flour or corn totillas
8
Toppings of choice
Cotija cheese, diced onions, cilantro, salsa
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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