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Oven-Baked Pork Carnitas Recipe

Oven-Baked Pork Carnitas Recipe

This oven-baked pork carnitas recipe provides a deliciously simple way to create tender and flavorful pork perfect for tacos, burritos, or salads.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 lbs pork shoulder cut into large chunks
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp oregano dried
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup lime juice freshly squeezed

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
  • Season the pork with salt, cumin, and oregano.
  • In a large Dutch oven, combine the pork, garlic, orange juice, and lime juice.
  • Cover and bake in the preheated oven for about 3 hours or until the pork is tender.
  • Remove pork from the oven and shred with forks. Optionally, crisp the pork under a broiler until edges are lightly browned.

Notes

Serve with tortillas, cilantro, diced onions, and salsa for authentic carnitas tacos.