Carnitas Stove Top

Carnitas, which translates to "little meats," is a traditional Mexican dish of braised and then fried pork. This stove top version allows you to enjoy the delicious flavors of carnitas without needing an outdoor grill or oven.

Carnitas Stove Top

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine the pork, onion, garlic, orange juice, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add enough water to cover the pork.
  3. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1.5 hours, or until the pork is tender.
  4. Once the pork is tender, remove it from the pot and shred it using two forks.
  5. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add the shredded pork to the skillet and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes.
  7. Serve the carnitas with tortillas, salsa, guacamole, and your favorite toppings.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
5g
Fat
26g

Supplies

Large pot Skillet Forks

Tools

Cutting board Knife Juicer

Serving suggestions

Serve the carnitas with warm tortillas, salsa, guacamole, and a side of Mexican rice and beans.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a couple of bay leaves and a cinnamon stick to the pot while simmering the pork.

Cost

$20