15 Authentic Smoked Carnitas Recipe

What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.

Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 15 authentic smoked carnitas recipe that we have shared over the years.

Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.

15 Authentic Smoked Carnitas Recipe

Smoked Pork Carnitas

24 hr 10 min

Pork shoulder, dark brown sugar, orange, cinnamon, chili powder

5.014

Hey Grill, Hey

Smoked Carnitas

24 hr 10 min

Pork shoulder, dark brown sugar, lard, oranges, chili powder

5.03

Chisel & Fork

Smoked Carnitas

8 hr 10 min

Lb pork shoulder, red onion, dried guajillo, oranges, garlic

4.334

Dad With A Pan

Traeger Smoked Pork Carnitas

6 hr 50 min

Boneless pork, soy sauce, brown sugar, oranges, chili powder

4.536

The Creative Bite

Pork Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork)

10 hr 10 min

Boneless pork butt, orange juice, mexican coke, garlic, bay leaves

5.0113

Cafe Delites

Cowboy Carnitas – Cowboy Kent Rollins

Pork shoulder, lime, smoked paprika, dried ancho chili, orange zest

No reviews

Kent Rollins

Authentic Pork Carnitas – Mexican Slow Cooked Pulled Pork

3 hr

Boneless pork butt, orange, lime juice, bay leaves

5.043

My Kitchen Escapades

Easy Smoked Pork Carnitas

35 min

Smoked pork shoulder, sour cream, orange juice, avocado, flour tortillas

5.03

Out Grilling

Authentic Mexican Pork Carnitas Recipe Card

6 hr 10 min

Cinnamon, lb pork, garlic, chili powder, bay leaves

4.723

Analida’s Ethnic Spoon

Carnitas ~ Mexican Braised Pork

2 hr

Instant pot, pork shoulder, sweetened condensed milk, mexican, bay leaves

4.942

Leite’s Culinaria

Authentic Carnitas Recipe + Video

2 hr 30 min

Boneless pork shoulder, salsa verde, refried beans, brown sugar, corn tortillas

5.014

Kevin Is Cooking

Pellet Grill Carnitas

10 hr 10 min

Pork shoulder roast, brown sugar, chipotle chili powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder

4.654

Or Whatever You Do

Smoked Carnitas Tacos

10 hr 45 min

Pork shoulder, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, dark brown sugar, injection

No reviews

The Meatwave

Smoked Pork Carnitas

6 hr 10 min

Lb pork loin, orange juice, meat

4.27

The Cookin Chicks –

Delicious and Authentic Carnitas Recipe

4 hr 15 min

Boneless pork shoulder, orange juice, sugar cane, corn tortillas, lime

4.777

A Food Lover’s Kitchen

10 Related Question Answers About Authentic Smoked Carnitas Recipe

Are carnitas traditionally smoked?

Traditional carnitas are braised in oil, low and slow, until the pork is fall-apart tender. We get the same results for this recipe by smoking low and slow and then doing a foiled braise. The seasoning blend includes a lot of traditional seasonings mixed in so we still get that classic carnitas flavor.

How long do I smoke carnitas?

Preheat pellet smoker to 225 F. Combine kosher salt, coarse ground pepper, paprika, chili powder and cumin into a spice shaker. Cover your pork shoulder in a thin layer of mustard, then liberally coat in the rub seasoning. Place on the smoker and let smoke for 4 hours.

How long does it take to smoke a pork shoulder at 225?

What is the best cut of meat for pork carnitas?

How long does it take to smoke a pork shoulder?

The cook time for pork shoulder is around 90 minutes per pound in a 250° F smoker. A 4-pound pork shoulder will take approximately 6 hours. A 9-pound pork shoulder will take approximately 13 ½ hours. Frequently monitor the internal temperature.

How long do I smoke a pork butt?

Let’s get smoking

Add pork butt to smoker grate and smoke at 250°F until it hits an internal temperature of 165°F in the thickest part of the shoulder, approximately 4-6 hours.

How do you attach a pork shoulder pit barrel?

Should I smoke a pork shoulder at 225 or 250?

A: Smoking a pork shoulder at 225 degrees will result in a more tender and juicy final product, while smoking at 250 degrees will give the meat a bit more of a crust. However, both temperature ranges will produce a delicious smoked pork shoulder, so it ultimately comes down to personal preference.

How long will a 10 lb pork shoulder take to smoke?

You are going to need between 10-12 hours to smoke a 10 pound pork butt at 225F. You will want to cook the butt in the smoke for about 5 hours, wrap it in foil and then cook for another 6 hours. Set aside the time, follow this technique and you will have some Extraordinary pulled pork!

Can you smoke a pork shoulder too long?

Many first-timers make the mistake of thinking that it’s impossible to overcook pork shoulder. In truth, it is possible to leave the pork on the smoker for too long. If you don’t remove the pork shoulder from the heat when the internal temperature reaches 205 degrees, the meat will begin to dry out.