These Orange and Milk-Braised Pork Carnitas are a delightful twist on a classic. I love how the citrus brightens the dish, making it perfect for gatherings!
Directions
Directions
1
Season pork with pepper and salt.
2
Heat oil in large pot over high heat. Working in batches, cook pork in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Return all cooked pork and accumulated juice to pot.
3
Season pork with bay leaves, cumin, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper. Stir in fresh orange juice, orange zest, and milk. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat is fork-tender but not falling apart, about 2 hours.
4
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
5
Remove pork from liquid. Skim some fat from the pot to grease a baking dish. Transfer the pieces of pork to the baking dish. Drizzle about 2 more tablespoons of the floating fat over the meat. Season with more salt, if needed.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until pork is browned, about 15 minutes. Stir pork.
7
Turn on the oven's broiler. Cook pork under a broiler until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
Orange and Milk-Braised Pork Carnitas | WellCooked — Made to Be Shared
Orange and Milk-Braised Pork Carnitas
Pork Mar 27, 2020
Serves8 People
Prepare Time10 min
Cooking Time2h 30 min
Calories325
DifficultyMedium
These Orange and Milk-Braised Pork Carnitas are a delightful twist on a classic. I love how the citrus brightens the dish, making it perfect for gatherings!
Ingredients
☐3 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into large pieces
☐1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
☐1 tablespoon kosher salt, or more to taste
☐2 tablespoons vegetable oil
☐2 bay leaves
☐2 teaspoons ground cumin
☐1 teaspoon dried oregano
☐1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
☐1 orange, juiced and zested
☐2 cups whole milk
Directions
Season pork with pepper and salt.
Heat oil in large pot over high heat. Working in batches, cook pork in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Return all cooked pork and accumulated juice to pot.
Season pork with bay leaves, cumin, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper. Stir in fresh orange juice, orange zest, and milk. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat is fork-tender but not falling apart, about 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Remove pork from liquid. Skim some fat from the pot to grease a baking dish. Transfer the pieces of pork to the baking dish. Drizzle about 2 more tablespoons of the floating fat over the meat. Season with more salt, if needed.
Bake in the preheated oven until pork is browned, about 15 minutes. Stir pork.
Turn on the oven's broiler. Cook pork under a broiler until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
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