Ernestos Mexican Food Carnitas Recipes

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ERNESTO'S MEXICAN FOOD CARNITAS



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From Ernestos Mexican Food in Sacramento, a great citrusy carnitas recipe. Especially good because it's a "put it in the pot and leave it" recipe.

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     Meat

Time 4h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (2 lb) pork shoulder (remove fat and cut into 6-inch cubes)
1 orange
1/2 lemon
10 1/2 ounces canola oil
3 garlic cloves
1/2 ounce salt
bay leaf
1 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oil to medium temperature. Place all ingredients in oil except sugar. Cook on medium temperature for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours.
  • Take sugar and caramelize in small pan over medium heat almost to burn.
  • Turn meat mixture heat to high and add caramelized sugar, stir and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Drain meat thoroughly.
  • Serve with pico de gallo salsa, fresh homemade tortillas, frijoles and margaritas.
  • Source: Luis Sanchez, Ernesto's Mexican Food, Sacramento, California.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1423, Fat 115.3, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 161, Sodium 1547.6, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 56.6, Protein 39.6

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