Description
These Stovetop Citrus Carnitas are a delicious and flavorful Mexican dish made with tender, juicy pork that is cooked to perfection in a citrus-infused broth. Perfect for tacos, burritos, rice bowls, or nachos, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
Pork:
- 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into large chunks
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Broth:
- 1 cup orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 cup chicken broth
Seasonings:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 bay leaves
Additional:
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Pork: Generously season the pork chunks with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Pork: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot, sear the pork until browned, then set aside.
- Cook Aromatics: Cook onion until softened, then add garlic.
- Add Ingredients: Return pork to pot, add juices, broth, seasonings, and bay leaves.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer for 2-2 1/2 hours until pork is tender.
- Crisp Pork: Uncover, increase heat, cook until pork caramelizes.
- Shred and Serve: Shred pork, crisping edges, and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Perfect for tacos, burritos, rice bowls, or nachos.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
