Carnitas with Pico De Gallo

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This recipe stems from a household that loves carnitas and has perfected it. It makes a lot of food and I have never thrown a piece away. My neighbors, employees, family, and friends love it. A must for social occasions. Serve with warmed white corn tortillas, shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh chopped cilantro.

Submitted by jamielynne
Updated on February 15, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
18 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
18 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 6 pounds boneless pork shoulder

  • 1 cup ground cumin

  • 4 dried New Mexico chiles, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch pieces

  • 1 onion, quartered

  • 6 cloves garlic, halved

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

  • 6 cups water

  • 6 tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 tomatillos, husked and chopped

  • 2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

  • ⅓ cup lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Place into a slow cooker along with the cumin, New Mexico chiles, quartered onion, garlic, and 1 minced jalapeno pepper. Pour in the water, cover, and cook on High for 6 to 8 hours, then reduce heat to Low and cook until the pork is tender and easily shredded, 12 to 16 hours more. Once cooked, remove the pork and vegetables to a large bowl and shred finely with two forks. Mix in enough cooking liquid to moisten the meat to your taste.

  2. Prepare the pico de gallo 2 to 6 hours before the carnitas will be ready. Combine the tomatoes, onion, tomatillos, and 2 minced jalapeno peppers in a mixing bowl. Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

635 Calories
39g Fat
14g Carbs
56g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 635
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 50%
Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Cholesterol 174mg 58%
Sodium 864mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 56g 113%
Vitamin C 23mg 25%
Calcium 170mg 13%
Iron 9mg 50%
Potassium 1455mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.