Who is ready for a flavor party? These pork carnitas are fantastic. It is a wonderful recipe to feed a crowd or a hungry family. Easy to prepare, the meat is juicy and full of flavor. A tasty shredded pork recipe. This is a great party meal to feed a few or a large crowd. Growing up in a large family, buffet style is how we went about feeding a hungry flock. For every birthday, holiday, or special occasion this recipe will leave you satisfied.
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Recipe Cuisine: Mexican Recipe Category: Pork Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients :
- 1-5-6 pound(s) pork shoulder blade roast boneless
- 1/3 cup(s) rice vinegar
- DRY RUB
- 2 teaspoon(s) Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon(s) pepper
- 1 tablespoon(s) onion powder
- 1 tablespoon(s) garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon(s) paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper (optional)
- FIXING
- 24 - corn tortillas
- 2 cup(s) diced onions
- 1 cup(s) chopped cilantro
- 2 cup(s) chopped tomatoes
- 3 - avocados, sliced in 1/8 slices
- 3 cup(s) shredded cabbage
- 1 cup(s) sliced radishes
- 3 - limes, sliced in wedges
- 1 jar(s) La Victoria green salsa (16 oz, optional)
Intructions :
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Sprinkle roast with rice vinegar all over. Then rub with the dry rub mixture all over so it completely covers the meat. (Depending on how big a roast you make, you might have to adjust the dry rub mixture, making a little more.)
- Put roast in a deep baking pan and cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 2-1/2-3 hours depending on how big the roast is
- Uncover roast. Remove most of the fat dripping don't remove it all. Reserve about 1-cup of drippings (very important!)
- Shred roast with two forks and spread out in baking pan
- Return to oven and bake about 30 to 45 min until meat is crispy and tender. (If your roast gets too dry while roasting, add the 1 cup dripping you reserved for later and bake for another 5 min. so everything can incorporate.) Remove from oven and your meat is ready
- While your meat is cooking, you can chop, slice, and shred all your fixing. You can warm your tortillas right before you serve them and keep them warm in a tortilla warmer
- I set everything buffet style so everyone can fix their tacos to their liking. I also put a big dish of rice and beans to go along with the tacos. A margarita or big tall glass of beer goes great with these tacos. Enjoy!
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