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Carnitas

The perfect addition to your Taco Tuesday rotation!

This quick and easy carnitas recipe makes the best tacos.
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Carnitas

Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pork butt, whatever size you prefer
  • salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Heavily season your pork butt with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Don't be shy.
  • In a large pan, heat up your olive oil and brown the sides of the pork and get a good sear.
  • Add pork to a large baking dish and coat with more olive oil.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 250-275 for about 4-5 hours until the bone comes out clean and the meat is fork tender.
  • Shred and serve on corn tortillas with diced onions, cilantro, and salsa verde. You can also crisp up the pork in a skillet to add some more charred flavor and crunch before serving.

Notes

The perfect addition to your Taco Tuesday rotation!
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