Smoked Carnitas

Name: Smoked Carnitas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 370 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 to 5 pounds pork butt or shoulder roast; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

Total Time

6h 10m

This smoked carnitas recipe calls for a 3 to 5 pound pork butt or shoulder roast, seasoned with cumin, chili powder, salt, cayenne, garlic powder, and ground cloves. After marinating, the meat is smoked and then shredded, resulting in a flavorful and tender dish that is perfect for tacos or burritos.

Carnitas

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Servings: 8

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3 to 5 pounds pork butt or shoulder roast

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 cup vegetable oil

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

868kcal

43%
Fat

64g

3%
Saturated Fat

17g

0%
Carbohydrates

2g

0%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

63g

3%
Cholesterol

231mg

11%
Sodium

411mg

20%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Smoked Carnitas

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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