Masitas de Cerdo (Carnitas)

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6 Servings
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A healthy revision for the classic carnita

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Masitas de Cerdo (Carnitas) Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin cut into 1-inch cubes1 teaspoon oregano
6 garlic cloves crushed1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sour orange juice (or use 1/4 cup orange juice and 1/4 cup lime juice)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons oil

Instructions for Masitas de Cerdo (Carnitas)

Place pork cubes in a self-sealing plastic bag; mix together remaining ingredients and pour over pork cubes; seal bag and refrigerate overnight. Preheat 350 degree F oven. Heat oil in oven-proof skillet. Remove pork from marinade, discarding marinade. Saute 1 to 2 minutes to brown; place skillet in oven. Roast in a 350 degrees F. oven for 25-30 minutes, until pork is tender. Remove to serving platter and serve hot.

Main Ingredient: PorkCuisine: American

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Summer Spring Grill Main Dish American Pork Dinner
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Republished with permission, National Pork Council [I posted this recipe.]

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tyson
on Aug 9 2005 6:37AM



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