Marinade for carnitas Recipe

Name: Marinade for carnitas
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: about 1 1/2 cups
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil

Mexican · Marinade · 10 min total

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This citrusy and aromatic marinade infuses pork with bright flavors and helps tenderize it for authentic, juicy carnitas.

10
min prep

8
servings

70
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
Place pork (such as shoulder or butt) in a large resealable bag or dish. Pour marinade over pork, turning to coat evenly.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.
Remove pork from marinade and discard excess marinade. Cook as desired (braise, slow cook, or pressure cook) for carnitas.

Tips

For best results, marinate overnight.
This marinade works well for 2-3 pounds of pork.
Leftover marinade can be boiled and used as a sauce.

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