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Dutch Oven Carnitas

3 hServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @christina_spalding1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • pork shoulder (cut into 3-inch cubes)Meat1.4 kg
  • vegetable oil (for searing)Pantry60 ml
  • lime juice (freshly squeezed)Produce60 ml
  • orange juiceProduce120 ml
  • chicken stockPantry480 ml
  • jalapeño (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • onion (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • cumin (ground)Spices6 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices3 g
  • chili powderSpices6 g
  • oregano (dried)Spices3 g
  • saltSpices8 g

per serving

Nutrition

409kcal

Carbs
5 g
Proteins
32 g
Fat
29 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Dutch oven
  • Baking tray
  • Tongs
  • Slotted spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Sear the pork

    • Season the pork cubes with salt, cumin, black pepper, chili powder and oregano.
    • Heat the oil in the Dutch oven and sear the pork on each side until well browned.
    Step 1

  2. Add the liquid mixture

    • Remove the Dutch oven from the heat.
    • Pour in the lime juice, orange juice and chicken stock.
    • Add the chopped jalapeño and onion.
    Step 2

  3. Braise in the oven

    • Cover with the lid and place in the oven at 150 °C.
    • Cook until the meat is tender.
    Step 3

  4. Reduce the braising liquid

    • Move the Dutch oven to the stove and remove the meat.
    • Scoop out the large vegetables.
    • Simmer the liquid on medium heat until it reduces by half.
    Step 4

  5. Shred and broil

    • Put the meat on a baking tray and shred it with two forks.
    • Pour the reduced liquid over the meat and stir.
    • Set the oven to broil and broil until the edges are crisp.
    Step 5
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