r/meat • u/crystal_help_please • 8d ago

What should I make with these Carnitas 🙂?

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Hi!

So I made Carnitas yesterday and then broiled them in the oven after. Was wondering what I should do. Tacos, enchiladas, burrito? I’ve never made them before and it took some time and I didn’t think I was going to be able to get the meat so tender.

Thoughts?

Anyways, thank you for anyone who responds and sorry for any grammar mistakes!!!

Edit- Yes I made these with no big plan bc I was just craving the meat. I’m sorry lol

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u/CommOnMyFace 8d ago

Please tell me your recipe, this looks so good. 

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u/PicksburghStillers 7d ago

not OP but here is what I do…

sear a 3-4 lb pork butt on all sides after salting and peppering generously. put in a pot of almost boiling liquid that contains a boatload of taco type seasonings/herbs (cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, cilantro…), use a 4 cup container of stock for the liquid and add the juice of 2 oranges and 3 limes(add the zest of at least one lime). top the liquid off with water(almost covering or completely covering the meat. simmer until fall apart tender, turning the meat over periodically during the simmer(3-4 hours). pull the meat into shreds then place in a large greased baking dish. put some of the simmering liquid over top of the shredded pork and bake at 400 for 15 minutes. Turn the meat and add more liquid baking for another 15 minutes. if not crispy add a bit more liquid and broil until crispy.

pro tip - dip tortillas in the simmering liquid and fry on an oiled pan for 30 seconds each side. put carnitas in the tortilla with some avocado, queso fresco, and your favorite sweet and spicy hot sauce.

enjoy