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Chipotle Carnitas

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Ingredients

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3 lbs pork shoulder or 3 lbs chuck roast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon cumin seed, crushed slightly
1 onion, cut in half then chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
2 sprigs fresh oregano can substitute dried, about 1/2 tsp?
2 whole cloves
1 - 2 bay leaf
2 chipotle peppers

Nutritional information

347.9
Calories
234 g
Calories From Fat
26 g
Total Fat
8.7 g
Saturated Fat
96.6 mg
Cholesterol
92.4 mg
Sodium
3.2 g
Carbs
0.9 g
Dietary Fiber
1.6 g
Sugars
23.9 g
Protein
195 g
Serving Size

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Chipotle Carnitas

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    This is a decent carnitas recipe. It worked great in the slow cooker. used 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin, which I just rubbed on the roast with the salt and pepper.

    • 320 min
    • Serves 10
    • Easy

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    Chipotle Carnitas, Haven’t tried this yet but believe it may be the Chipotle Carnitas recipe which is to die for. Will be trying soon. Braised Pork Shoulder with Tomatoes, Cumin, Cloves and Chipotle Peppers Adapted from the Niman Ranch Cookbook, This is a decent carnitas recipe. It worked great in the slow cooker. used 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin, which I just rubbed on the roast with the salt and pepper.


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Rub Some Salt and Pepper on the Pork Shoulder or Beef If You're Using That.

    2
    Done

    in a Dutch Oven Heat the Oil Over Medium-High Heat. Sear the Pork Shoulder on All Sides Until It Is Browned. Remove the Pork and Set Aside For Now.

    3
    Done

    Add the Cumin Seeds to the Pan and Toast in the Hot Oil Until Fragrant. Add the Chopped Onions and Saute Until Lightly Browned on the Edges. Then Add the Garlic and Chopped Chipotle Peppers and Saute Until Fragrant, About 30 Seconds. Add the Whole Can of Tomatoes Including the Liquid, Bay Leaves, Dried Oregano, Cloves, Chicken Stock or Some Water and Scrape Up the Browned Bits on the Bottom of the Pan. Add the Pork Back to the Pan and Bring the Contents Up to a Boil Then Lower to a Bare Simmer. Braise Until the Pork Is Fall-Apart Tender, About 3 - 4 Hours or 6 Hours in a Slow Cooker. You Can Braise on the Stovetop on a Low Heat Setting, in the Oven at 325 Deg F, or in a Slow Cooker.

    4
    Done

    the Meat Is Done When It Is Fall-Apart Tender. Try Your Best to Remove It in One Piece and Set Aside. Remove the Cloves, Bay Leaves, and Oregano Sprig If You Used the Sprigs from the Braising Liquid. Then Using an Immersion Blender Puree Into a Sauce. If the Sauce Is Too Thin, Simmer It on the Stovetop Until It Has Reduced a Little. Meanwhile, Using Two Forks, Shred the Pork Shoulder. Return the Shredded Meat to the Simmering Sauce. Let It Heat Through and Soak Up All the Flavor and Juices.

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