Dutch Oven Carnitas (Pulled Pork)
Dutch Oven Carnitas are the weeknight savior you need! This juicy, tender Mexican pulled pork recipe takes just 5 minutes to prep & is impossible to resist!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 345kcal
Cost: $21.50 or $2.15/serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 - 4 lbs boneless pork shoulder (cut into 4 pieces)
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp dry oregano
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°.
- Cut your pork shoulder into 4 equal pieces and place them in your Dutch oven.
- Add the remaining ingredients and toss the pork to coat it in the seasonings.
- Cover with the Dutch oven lid and braise (bake covered) in the preheated oven for 2-2.5 hours, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145℉.
- Remove the pork from the Dutch oven and transfer it to a cutting board. Shred the pork, then return the pork to the Dutch oven with the drippings. Toss to coat, then serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 25g | Sodium: 538mg | Fiber: 1g
