Recipe: Perfect Mike's EZ Pork Carnitas

Mike's EZ Pork Carnitas. Mike's EZ Pork Carnitas If you know anything about authentic Mexican cuisine - you know Carnitas are one of the most time consuming, detailed recipes out there to perfect. When the pan is very hot, spoon in enough carnitas-cooking fat to fill the bottom generously. Scoop in the pork, spreading it out in an even layer.

Enjoy in tacos, with rice, nachos, burritos, or however you like carnitas! My husband is Mexican and every time we are in Mexico, my favorite food is the pork carnitas from the little trucks. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil. You can have Mike's EZ Pork Carnitas using 23 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Mike's EZ Pork Carnitas

1. Prepare of ● For The Carnitas.
2. Prepare 5 Pounds of Pork Shoulder Roast [bone in].
3. Prepare 2 (8 oz) of Packages Garlicky Frontera Carnita Slow Cooker Sauce.
4. Prepare 4 (14 oz) of Cans Beef Broth.
5. You need 1 of EX LG White Onion [chopped].
6. It's 1 of LG Green Bell Pepper [chopped].
7. You need 1 Bottle of Mexican Coca-Cola [use 1/2].
8. Prepare 4 of LG Cloves Fresh Garlic [minced].
9. It's 1 of Cinnamon Stick.
10. You need 2 of LG Jalapeños [chopped].
11. Prepare of Juice Of 1 LG Orange.
12. You need of Juice Of 1 Lime.
13. It's 1 tsp of Cayenne Pepper.
14. It's 1 1/2 tbsp of Cumin.
15. Prepare of ● Sides/Garnishments.
16. It's 1 Package of Fresh Flour Tortillas.
17. You need as needed of Fresh Radishes.
18. You need as needed of Fresh Cilantro.
19. It's as needed of Lime Wedges.
20. It's as needed of Guacamole.
21. Prepare as needed of Jalapeños.
22. It's as needed of Onions.
23. You need as needed of Salsa.

Place the cubed pork on the baking sheet in a single layer. Cooking pork carnitas is an easy two step process. STEP ONE: Cube the pork roast into medium-sized squares, keeping the bone too if you have it. Brown the cubes in a dutch oven or heavy bottom pan over high heat with a little oil.

Mike's EZ Pork Carnitas instructions

1. Use 2 packets. This really is a great brand! It's avaliable at most any major supermarket..
2. Pan sear your pork roast on all sides in a slight amount of oil..
3. Add all of your vegetables and seasonings [except for your sides/garnishments] and simmer covered stove top [fat side up] for 3 hours. You'll know she's done when you can easily pull the bone from your roast. Or, shread roast easily with 2 forks..
4. Strain all fluids from pork roast but retain them for a delicious broth later in the week..
5. Shread pork and place in the oven at 425° for 30 minutes uncovered. Drizzle lightly with lard or oil..
6. Serve pork hot with chilled garnishments. See my recipe for Mike's Fiesta Guacamole on this site if interested. ;0).
7. Enjoy!.

STEP TWO: Add water, the bone, onions, jalapeños, and all spices. What a hit with the family and the brother in law (he is hard to please). Will be back tomorrow for more pork. Thanks for a easy dinner in the Texas heat! Whether you're throwing a fiesta-style party or amping up taco night, you can't go wrong with Pork Carnitas!.