21 Carnitas

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 21 carnitas 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.

21 Carnitas

Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork)

6 hr 15 min

Lb pork shoulder, orange, jalapeno, olive oil, garlic

5.0811

RecipeTin Eats

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

No-Waste Tacos de Carnitas With Salsa Verde Recipe

4 hr 30 min

Boneless pork shoulder, corn tortillas, orange, queso fresco, tomatillos

4.749

Serious Eats

Pork Carnitas

10 hr 15 min

Boneless pork shoulder, ribs, orange, olive oil, garlic

4.5221

Food Network

The BEST Carnitas (Slow Cooker Pulled Pork)

8 hr 10 min

Boneless pork shoulder, orange, jalapeno, chili powder, black pepper

5.046

Downshiftology

Instant Pot Carnitas

1 hr 30 min

Boston butt, brown rice, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, queso fresco

5.06

Well Plated by Erin

Authentic Pork Carnitas – Mexican Slow Cooked Pulled Pork

3 hr

Boneless pork butt, orange, lime juice, bay leaves

5.041

My Kitchen Escapades

Carnitas ~ Mexican Braised Pork

2 hr

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

4.937

Leite’s Culinaria

Easy Carnitas Recipe

3 hr 45 min

Pork shoulder roast, dutch oven, chicken broth, lime juice, garlic

5.035

Baking Mischief

Easy Crockpot Carnitas

8 hr 10 min

Pork shoulder, beer, orange juice, chipotle hot sauce, cinnamon

4.9136

Pinch of Yum

Slow Cooker Carnitas

10 hr 10 min

Boneless pork shoulder, chicken broth, cinnamon, garlic powder, bay leaves

4.62K

Allrecipes

Carnitas

3 hr 10 min

Boneless pork shoulder, orange, flour tortillas, lime, olive oil

4.47

Williams Sonoma

Carnitas

2 hr

Boneless pork shoulder, sweetened condensed milk, orange juice, garlic, sea salt

4.710

Pati Jinich

Slow Cooked Pork Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)

8 hr 40 min

Pork shoulder blade, chicken broth, adobo sauce, sazon, adobo seasoning

4.950

Skinnytaste

Pork Carnitas Recipe (Video!)

6 hr 15 min

Liquid smoke, orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, tomato paste

No reviews

Carlsbad Cravings

Carnitas

4 hr

Boneless pork butt, red pepper flakes, black pepper

No reviews

Milk Street

Easy Pork Carnitas Recipe

4 hr 35 min

Boston butt, bell peppers, chicken broth, butter, olive oil

4.910

A Farmgirl’s Dabbles

How to Make Perfect Carnitas

Boneless pork shoulder, pork shoulder, ancho chile, bay leaves, chile powder

No reviews

Shared Appetite –

Easy Carnitas {Crockpot, or Instant Pot, Mexican Pulled Pork}

4 hr 15 min

Lb pork shoulder, orange juice, lime juice, chili powder, cayenne pepper

4.712

That’s Deelicious!

Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooked Pork)

10 hr 25 min

Boston butt, fresh orange juice, jalapeno, olive oil, lime juice

5.01

Stella ‘n Spice

Recipe: Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Pork shoulder, orange juice, diced tomatoes, cinnamon, cayenne pepper

4.911

The Kitchn

12 Related Question Answers About Carnitas

What kind of meat is carnitas?

Why is pork called carnitas?

The Spanish word carnitas in English means “little meats”. Traditionally, an authentic carnitas recipe is made by braising or simmering pork in lard or oil until tender. Where do carnitas come from? This is a dish of Mexican cuisine that originated in the state of Michoacán.

Are carnitas supposed to be crispy?

Crispy Pork Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooked Pulled Pork) is SO tender and juicy on the inside, while deliciously crisp and golden on the edges! Giving you TWO options to get that perfect crisp finish, and PERFECT for your Cinco De Mayo parties!

What is al pastor vs carnitas?

What is the difference between carnitas and al pastor? Carnitas and al pastor both use pork, but the cooking preparations and flavors are quite different. Carnitas are usually braised in liquid or fat. Al pastor is marinated, then grilled and utilizes pineapple to provide a tangy flavor.

Are carnitas white meat?

Carnitas is pork, typically taken from the shoulder part of the pig. Cook it low-and-slow and you’ll get deliciously tender Carnitas that you can use for some wicked tacos and burritos. See the white bits that are strewn throughout the meat?

What’s the best cut of pork for carnitas?

How to make Pork Carnitas

• Best Pork Cut for Pork Carnitas – for ultimate juicy pulled pork full of flavour, you can’t beat pork shoulder, aka pork butt. …
• Carnitas seasoning – rub pork with a simple spice mix of oregano, cumin, salt and pepper.

Why do you put milk in carnitas?

The milk acts as a tenderizer, a secret I learned while growing up watching dad make his carnitas which, by the way, were always exceptionally tender. The beer gives the pork another layer of flavor, while the cinnamon, which pairs so well with pork, adds warm, earthy tones.

What is the difference between asada and carnitas?

Carne asada is a spicy, marinated grilled steak that’s cut into strips. … Carnitas – Juicy braised pork shoulder flavored with lots of herbs and seasoning, carnitas meat is re-cooked in an oven until crispy.

What does carne asada in English mean?

Definition of carne asada

: a grilled Mexican dish of spicy marinated steak strips sometimes served in a burrito or taco.

What is pastor in Spanish meat?

What is Al Pastor? Al Pastor is a traditional Mexican dish made with seasoned and marinated pork. The name translates to “Shephard Style,” which is derived from the origin of the cooking method. Although al pastor is a Mexican meat, the style of cooking is an original of the Lebanese.

How do you make carnitas on a disco?

How do you fix dried carnitas?

Smothering it with barbecue sauce would probably help, but my favourite thing to do with leftover or less than successful carnitas is a pasta sauce. I just add the meat to a good tomato sauce with appropriate seasoning and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.