Recipe: Perfect Mike's EZ Pork Carnitas

Mike's EZ Pork Carnitas. I love making Carnitas and the rub that goes on these is SO good! If you need an easy meal for tonight, I HIGHLY suggest these Easy Instant Pot Pork Carnitas! Many find carnitas a little dry or flavorless.

This version uses pork shoulder, although we've used the exact same technique with beef and even chicken and it works just as well. You'll notice that there are no s… I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Carnitas are the undisputed king of the taco cart. The Mexican answer to American pulled pork, at their best they're moist, juicy, and ultra porky, with the rich, tender texture of a French confit, and riddled with plenty of well-browned, crisp edges. You can have Mike's EZ Pork Carnitas using 23 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Mike's EZ Pork Carnitas

1. You need of ● For The Carnitas.
2. It's 5 Pounds of Pork Shoulder Roast [bone in].
3. Prepare 2 (8 oz) of Packages Garlicky Frontera Carnita Slow Cooker Sauce.
4. Prepare 4 (14 oz) of Cans Beef Broth.
5. It's 1 of EX LG White Onion [chopped].
6. It's 1 of LG Green Bell Pepper [chopped].
7. You need 1 Bottle of Mexican Coca-Cola [use 1/2].
8. Prepare 4 of LG Cloves Fresh Garlic [minced].
9. It's 1 of Cinnamon Stick.
10. Prepare 2 of LG Jalapeños [chopped].
11. It's of Juice Of 1 LG Orange.
12. It's of Juice Of 1 Lime.
13. You need 1 tsp of Cayenne Pepper.
14. You need 1 1/2 tbsp of Cumin.
15. You need of ● Sides/Garnishments.
16. You need 1 Package of Fresh Flour Tortillas.
17. It's as needed of Fresh Radishes.
18. You need as needed of Fresh Cilantro.
19. It's as needed of Lime Wedges.
20. Prepare as needed of Guacamole.
21. It's as needed of Jalapeños.
22. It's as needed of Onions.
23. You need as needed of Salsa.

This Pork Carnitas recipe was slow cooked stove top style. I've been juggling the thought of getting me an Instapot (a pressure cooker with slow cook feature and more) for over a year now and like the Libra that I am, up to now, I am still undecided. Ironic that we actually had one here as a giveaway. The BEST Instant Pot Pork Carnitas are easy to make at home with your electric pressure cooker.

Mike's EZ Pork Carnitas step by step

1. Use 2 packets. This really is a great brand! It's avaliable at most any major supermarket..
2. Pan sear your pork roast on all sides in a slight amount of oil..
3. Add all of your vegetables and seasonings [except for your sides/garnishments] and simmer covered stove top [fat side up] for 3 hours. You'll know she's done when you can easily pull the bone from your roast. Or, shread roast easily with 2 forks..
4. Strain all fluids from pork roast but retain them for a delicious broth later in the week..
5. Shread pork and place in the oven at 425° for 30 minutes uncovered. Drizzle lightly with lard or oil..
6. Serve pork hot with chilled garnishments. See my recipe for Mike's Fiesta Guacamole on this site if interested. ;0).
7. Enjoy!.

A quick pop under the broiler at the end ensures that the carnitas get nice and crispy! An Authentic Pork Carnitas Recipe that is completely addictive! First it cooks slowly in a crock pot, on the stove, or in your slow cooker before you put it into the oven to become crispy and caramelized. This Mexican pulled pork is the perfect filling for tacos, burritos or nachos. Mexico's classic chunks of fried pork, carnitas are exquisite by themselves or as part of a taco or sandwich.