Carnitas!!

Ever have one of those serious to-die-for cravings that won't go away?? Your taste buds just aren't satisfied until you've given in and scarfed your way through whatever it is that's making you drool??

It was carnitas for me all last week. Normally, I go and buy them....but I just had to make them myself this time. I looooove roasted pork. Well let's be honest here....I love pork. Bacon, ribs, pulled, loin, chop, roasted, que'd.... Whatever! If it's pig, I'm so there.

Here's what I did....

Roasting pan lined with foil, thinly sliced navel oranges & red onion, oregano, garlic salt and cola. Cola? Are ya crazy Susan? Nope!! Trust me. Fabulous!!! I'm lucky that my local Walmart carries pre-cut pork carnitas...so all you have to do is open the package and put it in the pan. Pork butt (the shoulder cut) works the same, just make sure to cut it down into smaller pieces to fit in your roasting pan. Cover pan with foil tightly!! Slow roast (350 for the first hour, then down to 275 after) for a good 3-4 hours. Turn off oven and let sit in cooling oven for about 40 minutes to an hour. Take out and shred the meat. Spoon some of the juices from the roasting pan over the shredded meat, just to keep it moist.

To serve it....

Frying pan over medium heat, oil and butter combo. Shredded pork in pan. Fry crispy. I used some of my roasted salsa in with it once it was crispy. Here's the finished product...













I'm still eating it!!!! Maybe I'll freeze the rest and use it for tamale filling!!! The creative ideas are spinning....