Beef Carnitas
Directions
- 1To a blender cup, add 8 garlic cloves, 1/4 of an onion, 2 bay leaves, 2 teaspoons of oregano, 1 teaspoon of thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon of rosemary.
- 2Add 1 teaspoon of coarse salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 3Add 1/3 of a cup of freshly squeezed lime juice and 3/4 of a cup of freshly squeezed orange juice.
- 4Blend until smooth.
- 5Set the blended mixture aside.
- 6Pat dry 4 pounds of chuck roast, already cut into large chunks.
- 7Season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.
- 8Cover the bottom of a skillet with oil and set it over high heat, allowing it to heat up.
- 9Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 10Once the skillet is hot, place the seasoned meat into the skillet.
- 11Sear the meat for 3 minutes per side.
- 12After 3 minutes, flip the meat over and allow that side to sear for another 3 minutes.
- 13Turn off the heat.
- 14Add 12 ounces of Mexican coke to the meat in the skillet.
- 15Cover the skillet with foil, ensuring it is completely covered.
- 16Place the covered skillet in the oven and allow it to cook for 4 hours at 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 17Remove the meat from the oven and transfer it to a baking sheet.
- 18Shred the beef using tongs.
- 19Grab some of the juices from the skillet and drizzle them all over the shredded beef.
- 20Place the shredded beef back in the oven and broil for 5 minutes.
- 21Serve the beef carnitas on tortillas.
Ingredients
- 8 garlic cloves
- 0.25 onion
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
- 0.5 tsp rosemary
- 2 tbsp coarse salt
- 4 tsp black pepper
- 0.33 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.75 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 4 lbs chuck roast
- avocado oil
- 12 oz Mexican coke
Equipment
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Tips
- For a quicker version, cook the beef carnitas in an instant pot on high for 1 hour.
- For more time, use a slow cooker.
- Ensure the meat is patted dry before seasoning.
- Make sure the skillet is nice and hot before searing the meat.
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