Carnitas with Pico De Gallo recipe

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 pounds boneless pork shoulder
1 cup ground cumin
4 dried New Mexico chiles, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 onion, quartered
6 cloves garlic, halved
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
6 cups water
6 tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 tomatillos, husked and chopped
2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
⅓ cup lime juice
1 tablespoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Nutrition Info

635.1 calories
carbohydrate: 14 g
cholesterol: 174.2 mg
fat: 38.9 g
fiber: 3.2 g
protein: 56.4 g
saturatedFat: 12.6 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 863.8 mg
sugar: 5 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Place into a slow cooker along with the cumin, New Mexico chiles, quartered onion, garlic, and 1 minced jalapeno pepper. Pour in the water, cover, and cook on High for 6 to 8 hours, then reduce heat to Low and cook until the pork is tender and easily shredded, 12 to 16 hours more. Once cooked, remove the pork and vegetables to a large bowl and shred finely with two forks. Mix in enough cooking liquid to moisten the meat to your taste.

  2. Prepare the pico de gallo 2 to 6 hours before the carnitas will be ready. Combine the tomatoes, onion, tomatillos, and 2 minced jalapeno peppers in a mixing bowl. Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Recipe Yield

10 servings

Recipe Note

This recipe stems from a household that loves carnitas and has perfected it. It makes a lot of food and I have never thrown a piece away. My neighbors, employees, family, and friends love it. A must for social occasions. Serve with warmed white corn tortillas, shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh chopped cilantro.

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