Pork Carnitas

Pork Carnitas are tender, flavorful pieces of pork that are slow-cooked until perfectly crispy and served in warm tortillas. This high-protein American dinner dish is perfect for a hearty meal with a burst of flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

• Pork shoulder - 500 grams
• Orange juice - 120 ml
• Lime juice - 30 ml
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Bay leaves - 2
• Water - 240 ml
• Corn tortillas - 4
• Fresh cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
• Red onion - 30 grams, diced
• Avocado - 1 medium, sliced

Steps

1. Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano.
2. In a large pot, combine the pork, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, diced onion, bay leaves, and water.
3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for about 2 hours until the pork is fork-tender.
4. Remove the pork chunks from the pot and shred the meat using two forks.
5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the shredded pork, cooking until the edges are crispy, about 5-10 minutes.
6. Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.
7. Serve the crispy pork carnitas in tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro, diced red onion, and avocado slices.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from avocado, promoting heart health.

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