my party pork roasted carnitas

Name: My Party Pork Roasted Carnitas
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 3 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1-5-6 pound(s) pork shoulder blade roast boneless; 1/3 cup(s) rice vinegar; ## DRY RUB; 2 teaspoon(s) Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon(s) pepper; 1 tablespoon(s) onion powder; 1 tablespoon(s) garlic powder; 2 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper (optional); ## FIXING; 24 - corn tortillas; 2 cup(s) diced onions; 1 cup(s) chopped cilantro; 2 cup(s) chopped tomatoes; 3 - avocados, sliced in 1/8 slices; 3 cup(s) shredded cabbage; 1 cup(s) sliced radishes; 3 - limes, sliced in wedges; 1 jar(s) La Victoria green salsa (16 oz, optional)

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Elizabeth Backus

San Diego, CA

Updated on Apr 10, 2021

This is a great party meal to feed a few or a large crowd. Growing up in a large family, buffet style is how we went about feeding a hungry flock. For every birthday, holiday, or special occasion this recipe will leave you satisfied.

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My Party Pork Roasted Carnitas in corn tortillas.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Who is ready for a flavor party? These pork carnitas are fantastic. It's a wonderful recipe to feed a crowd or a hungry family. Easy to prepare, the meat is juicy and full of flavor. A tasty shredded pork recipe.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 1 Hr

cook time 3 Hr

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1-5-6 pound pork shoulder blade roast boneless
1/3 cup rice vinegar
DRY RUB
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
FIXING
24 - corn tortillas
2 cups diced onions
1 cup chopped cilantro
2 cups chopped tomatoes
3 - avocados, sliced in 1/8 slices
3 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup sliced radishes
3 - limes, sliced in wedges
1 jar La Victoria green salsa (16 oz, optional)

How To Make my party pork roasted carnitas

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Sprinkle roast with rice vinegar all over. Then rub with the dry rub mixture all over so it completely covers the meat. (Depending on how big a roast you make, you might have to adjust the dry rub mixture, making a little more.)
Step 3

Put roast in a deep baking pan and cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 2-1/2-3 hours depending on how big the roast is.
Step 4

Uncover roast. Remove most of the fat dripping don't remove it all. Reserve about 1-cup of drippings (very important!).
Step 5

Shred roast with two forks and spread out in baking pan.
Step 6

Return to oven and bake about 30 to 45 min until meat is crispy and tender. (If your roast gets too dry while roasting, add the 1 cup dripping you reserved for later and bake for another 5 min. so everything can incorporate.) Remove from oven and your meat is ready.
Step 7

While your meat is cooking, you can chop, slice, and shred all your fixing. You can warm your tortillas right before you serve them and keep them warm in a tortilla warmer.
Step 8

I set everything buffet style so everyone can fix their tacos to their liking. I also put a big dish of rice and beans to go along with the tacos. A margarita or big tall glass of beer goes great with these tacos. Enjoy!
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