Carnitas

Carnitas
Need a gluten free and dairy free main course? Carnitas could be an excellent recipe to try. One serving contains 398 calories, 45g of protein, and 15g of fat. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up warm tortillas, seasoned salt, onion, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

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Watch how to make this recipe.
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Sprinkle the pork with the seasoned salt.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Put a roasting grate at the bottom of a roasting pan and pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the pan along with the liquid smoke. Arrange the pork on the grate and top with the onion and garlic. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil.
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Bake for 2 hours, then remove the cover and bake until the pork is fork-tender, about 1 more hour.
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When cooked through, transfer the pork to a large bowl. Shred the meat and stir in the pan juices.
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Serve with warm tortillas or use when making tacos, tamales, etc.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In3 hrs, 10 m.
Servings8
Health Score25
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