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Carnitas
Salt the pork. Pack into a pot with onion, garlic, orange, oregano and a splash of water or milk. Cover and cook in a 150°C oven 3 hours until collapsing.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Carnitas take?
3 hr 50 min all in — 20 min prep, 3 hr 30 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 8 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
A bit special — about $16–28 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Dutch oven, Oven.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 2 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Orange → A splash of orange juice. The peel is doing aromatic work. Keep it if you can.
Any tips from this recipe?
A real copper pot of lard is the market method. The oven braise is the apartment method. Do not drain all the fat. That is the flavour.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.