Carnitas

 Carnitas

 

 2 pounds pork for carnitas

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 t. dried oregano

1 t. ground cumin

1 T. olive oil

1 onion, coarsely chopped

4 cloves garlic minced

1 jalapeño, seeded and ribs removed, chopped

1 orange, cut in half

3 T. vegetable oil

 

Rinse and dry pork. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet. Brown meat on both sides. Salt and pepper liberally. Mix the oregano and the cumin with olive oil and rub all over pork. Place the pork in a slow cooker and top with the onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Squeeze over the juice of the orange and add the two halves. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high 4 hours.

Once the meat is tender, remove from slow cooker and let cool slightly before pulling apart with a fork. In a large sauté pan, heat the vegetable oil over high heat. Press the carnitas into the oil and fry until crusty on one side. Serve.

 

Note: This cut of meat with other seasonings makes a great pork roast.

 


 

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