Carnitas
Immagine generata dall'IA
Senza glutine Mexican

Carnitas

Tender pork shoulder slowly simmered with orange, garlic, onion, and warm spices, then crisped in its own cooking juices for deeply savory edges and a succulent center.

185 min 4 porzioni Medium
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Come preparare

1
Pat the pork dry, then season it evenly with the salt, black pepper, and cumin. Let it stand for 10 minutes while the spices adhere.
2
Place the onion, garlic, orange zest, orange juice, reserved orange peel, bay leaves, and water in a large Dutch oven. Add the seasoned pork and turn to coat.
3
Bring the liquid to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2 hours, turning the pork every 30 minutes, until it is very tender and can be pulled apart with a fork.
Pork shoulder simmering with orange, onion, garlic, and bay leaves Immagine generata dall'IA
4
Remove the pork from the pot and discard the onion, garlic, orange peel, and bay leaves. Strain the cooking liquid, skim off excess fat, and reserve the liquid.
5
Shred the pork into large, rough pieces and arrange them in a single layer in a wide skillet or roasting pan. Spoon 120 ml of the reserved liquid over the meat.
6
Crisp the pork under a hot broiler or in a 230°C oven for 8 to 12 minutes, turning once, until the edges are deeply browned and crisp while the centers remain moist. Serve immediately with extra cooking liquid.
Crisp-edged carnitas served with tortillas, lime, cilantro, and onion Immagine generata dall'IA

Perché questa ricetta funziona

A gentle simmer renders the pork shoulder tender while citrus, garlic, and spices perfume the cooking liquid. Finishing the meat under high heat creates the browned, crisp edges that define great carnitas without drying the center.

Conservazione e riscaldamento

Come conservarla

Cool the pork and cooking liquid separately, then refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Come riscaldarla

Reheat gently in a covered skillet with a few spoonfuls of cooking liquid until steaming hot, then uncover and crisp the edges over medium-high heat.

Nutrizione / porzione

792kcal
79,17 gproteine
9,75 gcarboidrati
48,22 ggrassi
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Pubblicata il 20 ago 2026 · aggiornata il 20 ago 2026