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Mexican Mix Pork Carnitas

Mexican Mix Pork Carnitas

DIFFICULTY ++/+++
TIME 2 hours

Slow-cooked pork carnitas, marinated in a bold Mexican Mix spice blend, then crisped until golden and juicy. Packed with warming spices, citrusy brightness, and deep savoury flavour, these carnitas are perfect for tacos, rice bowls, or loaded wraps. Tender on the inside, crispy on the outside - pure Mexican-inspired comfort food. 🌶️🍊✨

INGREDIENTS Serves: 4

For the Pork Carnitas 🐖:

  • 1kg pork shoulder (boneless), cut into large chunks
  • 2 tablespoons Mexican Mix spice blend
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 orange, juiced1 lime, juiced
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 3 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For Cooking & Finishing 🔥:

  • 250ml water or chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for crisping)

Optional Serving Ideas 🌮🥗:

  • Warm tortillas
  • Lime wedges
  • Pickled red onions
  • Fresh coriander
  • Guacamole
  • Pico de Gallo Salsa
  • Pineapple Salsa

COOKING
INSTRUCTIONS

Season the Pork 🌶️:

  • In a large bowl, coat the pork chunks with Mexican Mix spice blend, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  • Massage well to ensure even coverage.

Slow Cook 🐖🔥:

  • Place the seasoned pork into a heavy pot or Dutch oven.
  • Add the orange juice, lime juice, onion, garlic, and water or stock.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 1½–2 hours, turning occasionally, until the pork is fall-apart tender and most of the liquid has reduced.

Shred the Pork 🍖:

  • Remove the pork from the pot and shred using two forks. Discard excess fat if desired.

Crisp the Carnitas 🔥:

  • Heat a large pan over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Add the shredded pork in a single layer and cook for 5–7 minutes, undisturbed, until crispy and golden.
  • Flip and crisp the other side for another 3–5 minutes.

Finish & Serve 🌮:

  • Squeeze over extra lime juice if desired and toss through any remaining juices from the pot for added flavour.

Serve & Enjoy 😋

  • Pile the crispy carnitas into warm tortillas, top with fresh coriander, pickled onions, and a squeeze of lime, or serve over rice or salad bowls. Bold, juicy, and irresistibly crispy - carnitas done right. 🌮🔥🐖

PRODUCT USED

Mexican Mix
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