ERNESTO'S MEXICAN FOOD CARNITAS
From Ernestos Mexican Food in Sacramento, a great citrusy carnitas recipe. Especially good because it's a "put it in the pot and leave it" recipe.
Provided by MarraMamba
Categories Meat
Time 4h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil to medium temperature. Place all ingredients in oil except sugar. Cook on medium temperature for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours.
- Take sugar and caramelize in small pan over medium heat almost to burn.
- Turn meat mixture heat to high and add caramelized sugar, stir and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Drain meat thoroughly.
- Serve with pico de gallo salsa, fresh homemade tortillas, frijoles and margaritas.
- Source: Luis Sanchez, Ernesto's Mexican Food, Sacramento, California.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1423, Fat 115.3, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 161, Sodium 1547.6, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 56.6, Protein 39.6
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