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How to Make Perfect Carnitas

Name: How to Make Perfect Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 3-4 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes; Optional: 1 jalapeno, diced; Salt and pepper to taste

Category
American
Cusine
American

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Ingredients

3-4 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes

1/2 cup orange juice

1/4 cup lime juice

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: 1 jalapeno, diced

Directions

Cut you pork shoulder in large pieces, very approximately 4-5 inches. Remove excess fat. Season the pork generously on all sides with Kosher salt and refrigerate overnight.