Carnitas Tacos

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<h2 class="subheader">A Crispy Dish with A Citrus Kick</h2> <p><em>Carnitas</em> aren’t just for enjoying in Mexican restaurants. The secret to authentic <em>Carnitas</em> cooks up at home in three easy steps that combine the savory juiciness of pork shoulder with delicious spices.</p> <p>Infuse your <em>Carnitas</em> with GOYA® Carnitas recipe sizzles with flavor from GOYA®</p> <h2 class="subheader" style="margin-top: 15px;">Authentic Carnitas at Home</h2> <p>Authentic <em>Carnitas</em> animate your home with the zesty flavor of Mexican tradition. The trick is to simmer the pork shoulder with the orange juice just right, so that the citrus infuses the <em>carnitas</em> with a surprising bite. A quick flick of a whisk through the juice every few minutes helps along a glaze that makes authentic <em>Carnitas</em> such a hit. Continue to simmer your Carnitas until the citrus gloss clings to the crispy meat. Your family will rave about the mouth-watering scent and flavor!</p>

Total Time

110m

Prep Time:15m

Yields:6 Servings

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Ingredients

2 lbs.

<p><span>boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes</span></p>

½

<p>medium onion</p>

1 tsp.

GOYA® Minced Garlic or 2 cloves fresh garlic

1

jalapeño pepper from 11 oz. can of GOYA® Jalapeño Peppers (optional)

<p><span>Water to cover</span></p>

1½ cups

<p>orange juice</p>

Directions

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Step 1

<p>Season meat with Adobo.</p>

Step 2

<p>In a deep-sided frying pan or casserole, combine pork, onion, garlic, Jalapeño, bouillon. Add water to cover. Bring to boil, cover and simmer on low heat until meat is tender, about 1 hour.</p>

Step 3

<p>Preheat oven to 400ºF.</p>

Step 4

<p>Drain in colander, discarding vegetables and water.</p>

Step 5

<p>Heat oil in same pan on medium high. Add drained meat and brown, turning occasionally.</p>

Step 6

<p>When meat is browned, add orange juice and Sazón and bring to boil. Place in oven, uncovered, until juice reduces and glazes meat, about 30 minutes. Stir every 5-10 minutes so it doesn’t stick and juice evenly coats meat.</p>

Step 7

<p>Serve with Tortillas, Salsa Pico de Gallo and Guacamole.</p>

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