Mexican Carnitas

Mexican Carnitas might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. This recipe makes 12 servings with 355 calories, 29g of protein, and 15g of fat each. For $1.63 per serving, this recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from Foodista requires shoulder roast, cilantro, oranges, and cubes. 1 person were impressed by this recipe. This recipe is typical of Mexican cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 71%. This score is pretty good. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Mexican Carnitas, Mexican Carnitas, and Authentic Mexican Pork Carnitas.

Instructions

1. Place meat in a medium-size roasting pan. Sprinkle with garlic & cilantro. Season with salt & pepper.
2. Squeeze the juice from 1 orange & the lemon over the meat.
3. Slice the remaining oranges & place over the meat.
4. Cover & bake at 350 degrees for about 2 hours or until meat is tender.
5. With a slotted spoon, remove meat & drain well on paper towels.
6. Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet & fry meat, 1 lb at a time until brown & crispy.
7. Serve warm in flour tortillas garnished with cheese, salsa, & guacamole.
8. YIELD: 12-16 servings