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Pork Carnitas. Any tips?

Posted on 7/2/19 at 7:18 am
Posted by tewino
Member since Aug 2009
2486 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 7:18 am
I’ve made this dish 3-4 times and it’s always great- plus feeds an army for a few days.

I usually find a recipe online and tweak it some. Anyone have an exceptional one? I use oranges and a little condensed milk. Sometimes a cinnamon stick. I’m surprised most recipes do not call for dried chilies or chili powder.
Posted by jordan21210
Member since Apr 2009
14107 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 7:39 am to
I’ve only made them once and used this recipe. Uses a pressure cooker and then broil to crisp up the pork. Cannot rate it highly enough. Pork was tender, juicy, and perfectly crisp on the outside. Reminds me that I need to make it again soon.

LINK
This post was edited on 7/2/19 at 7:40 am
Posted by LSUballs
RayVegas LA
Member since Feb 2008
39817 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 8:04 am to
Made it Sunday. Cubbed about a 4lb butt. Seasoned with S&P, cumin and oregano. Seared in instapot. Removed, sautéed down an onion, 2 jalapeños, and garlic. Put meat back in, 2 cups of OJ, lime juice, like zest and some cilantro. 35 minute pressure cook with natural release (about 1.5 hrs total). Strained and reserved liquid. Took the pork to the Blackstone griddle and seared it to crisp it up, adding the reserved liquid to keep it moist. Turned out fantastic.
This post was edited on 7/2/19 at 8:06 am
Posted by Alertbbs1
Member since Sep 2010
124 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 10:27 am to
Carnitas Recipe Part 1
Carnitas Recipe Part 2

I've made these a few times, they always turn out great. Be sure to crisp them up in a cast iron skillet after you shred them!!
This post was edited on 7/2/19 at 10:30 am
Posted by Caplewood
Atlanta
Member since Jun 2010
39418 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 10:30 am to
Lard
Posted by nateslu1
Mr. Belvedere Fan Club
Member since Apr 2012
6933 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 7:35 pm to
Keep the drippings from the pork and use it for basting after you crisp the bits up
Posted by Dire Wolf
bawcomville
Member since Sep 2008
39795 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 8:26 pm to
Carnitas in the sous vide are fantastic LINK
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