Follow this easy pork carnitas recipe for rich, tender, and juicy pork that’s perfect for tacos, enchiladas, or just eating by the forkful!
Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Tomatillo Sauce Recipe
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Yield:
4 servings
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Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
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Prep Time:
20 mins
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Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- 4 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile
- 4 tomatillos, finely chopped
- 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
- 8 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Step 1) Cut pork into 1 inch cubes; season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet or Dutch oven. Add pork, onions, garlic powder, chili powder and chipotle chile; Sauté 3 to 5 minutes to brown the meat.
- Step 2) Add enough water to almost cover pork. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Remove lid and continue to simmer an additional 45 minutes or until liquid has evaporated.
- Step 3) Combine chopped tomatillos, tomatoes and cilantro in a small bowl.
- Step 4) Place an equal amount of pork on each tortilla. Top with tomatillo salsa.
