
By Simply Recipes
Carnitas
Instructions
Prep:20minCook:3h 10min
Make homemade carnitas with a short list of ingredients and no special equipment. The juicy Mexican pulled pork has perfectly crisp edges, ideal for turning into tacos.
Updated at: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:36:13 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
49
Low
Glycemic Load
31
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories712.4 kcal (36%)
Total Fat32.2 g (46%)
Carbs60.3 g (23%)
Sugars3.3 g (4%)
Protein42 g (84%)
Sodium613.8 mg (31%)
Fiber3.8 g (14%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings

3.5 poundboneless pork shoulder
or butt, without the rind

2 teaspoonkosher salt

1 teaspoonground black pepper

1 teaspoonground cumin

2white onions
large, divided

3 tablespoonolive oil

½ cuporange juice

½ cupdark beer

1bay leaf

3 cupsfresh cilantro
leaves and stems, roughly chopped, divided

4limes

20corn tortillas

2 cupssalsa
to serve
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