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Easy Pork Carnitas Recipe

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Easy Pork Carnitas Recipe

One of the things we love doing is finding great recipes for inexpensive cuts of meats. Oftentimes they produce some of the most interesting and delicious meals, and inspired by one of our favourite restaurants in Palm Springs, here is a simple recipe for Pork Carnitas.

Note: I’m not saying this is an original, authentic Mexican carnitas – it’s just a really simple, easy way to make a carnitas style pork filling for your tacos, burritos etc. Add to it what you like, and make it your own!

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19 responses to “Easy Pork Carnitas Recipe”

  1. shven ben

    I don't think so

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  2. mrmkurtz

    Hi brokentapedeck – As I mentioned in a bunch of previous comments, way up north it's kind of a generic name for "delicious fried Mexican meats", and I make no claim that it's in any way an authentic Mexican dish. Absolutely add anything you like to it, and make it any way you like. Cheers

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  3. brokentapedeck

    this is by no means Carnitas some restaurants will cook there beef this way and try to pass it off as asada. do not cube your meat put it in whole. some people add chicken broth. cook it covered on low heat do allow the juice to steam away. use the left over juices to flavor your rice. when the pork is ready to shred do so then place it flat on a fry pan or baking dish the thinner the layer the more crispy. then before serving place in the oven at 450 degrees until the tips are crispy.

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  4. mrmkurtz

    Thanks Jerome! for me it's all about making something that you and your family & friends love to eat, and who cares what it's called :¬D)

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  5. mrmkurtz

    and just to be clear… I heartily endorse anything with lard and cola :¬D) I'll definitely give that a try!

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  6. rafaello millan

    se ven deliciosas mrmkurts. congrats

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  7. mrmkurtz

    Hi Anticult2 – like I mentioned in a previous comment, way up north it's kind of a generic name for "delicious fried Mexican meats", and I make no claim that it's in any way an authentic Mexican dish. Absolutely add anything you like to it.

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  8. Anticult2

    NOT SPICEY ENOUGH FOR ME.
    THIS IS NOT REALLY CARNITAS.
    IT LACKS TOMATOS, ONIONS, BELL PEPPERS, CHIPOTLE, LEMON, ETC.

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  9. CarlosIsDown

    Everyone's touchy about their ethno/reigonal cooking, but to be fair… all Carnitas means is "Little Meat". Traditionally you take a cleaver to the meat to chop it up finely(except crispy). But yeah, I don't care if someone calls this carnitas. The meat seems pretty small in the taco at the end there… And it seems to take the general idea of it.

    The direct heat i see in your technique intrigues me. I'm looking forward to trying it this way.

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  10. mrmkurtz

    Thanks Jerome! At the end of the day – if it's something yummy you like to eat then that's all that matters

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  11. Jerome Loisel

    This isn't just about this specific comment, but your general patience and thickness of skin is exemplary. I love the recipe, by the way, regardless of how it "should" be called.

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  12. Stephanie Homeier

    we lived in san antonio for a very long time and love delicious tex mex. i totally agree, you get too far up north "mexican food" is loosely interpreted. we make carne guisada a lot and just love it. this recipe looks amazing!

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  13. Benjamin Zuckerman

    That looked great to me! Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Gale Mercado

    There are ten thousand ways to make any Mexican dish! That's why there is always the phrase "estilo ______ " after any recipe, like carnitas estilo michoacan, estilo oaxaca, estilo al gusto haha. Only thing that matters is you like it!

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  15. mrmkurtz

    Hi Manual – you are totally correct – it is by no means authentic or the only correct way to make it. It's just a simple and easy way for someone like me to make something more authentic tasting than the traditional ground beef tacos. Your recipe sounds amazing and next time I make it I'll try it with your suggestions thanks!

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  16. mrmkurtz

    Way up north it's kind of a generic name for "delicious fried Mexican meats" – if there is a more accurate name you can suggest, I'd be happy to change it!

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  17. aaztekaa

    I would not call this Carnitas – sorry guy good video and nice try but really "carnitas"

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  18. Manuel Moreno

    yes i am

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  19. elbeboboys chicali

    nice,, good job make the carnitas @ that level plus bring us our mexican cousine,to your table and being enjoy it by your fam & friends,,im going to give you a 7.8,,good job on the salsa at the end,,you could get apoint if there arround a good mexican beer tecate + mariachi music,, the carnitas there originally deep cock in oil,boubiling like volcano,,bulug,bulug,,but thanks ,,i assume they enjoy it your own cousine style,,hello from boise ,idaho

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