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Pork Carnitas

Slow-cooked Mexican pulled pork with citrus, garlic and spices served in tortillas.

Mexican Gluten Free
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Description

Slow-cooked Mexican pulled pork with citrus, garlic and spices served in tortillas.

Prep 15 min Cook 180 min Serves 6
Preparation

Ingredients

  • 1.2 kg Pork shoulder
  • 1 Orange
  • 2 Lime
  • 5 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 12 Corn tortillas
Cooking

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 160°C.
  2. 2
    Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and season generously with salt, pepper, cumin and paprika.
  3. 3
    Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof casserole dish and brown the pork on all sides.
  4. 4
    Add crushed garlic, orange juice and lime juice to the pan.
  5. 5
    Cover tightly with a lid and cook slowly in the oven for 2½–3 hours until the pork becomes very tender.
  6. 6
    Remove the pork and shred it using two forks.
  7. 7
    Return the shredded pork to the pan juices and cook uncovered for another 15 minutes to crisp slightly.
  8. 8
    Serve in warm corn tortillas with salsa, onions and coriander.
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