EASY PORK CARNITAS

yield: 4 SERVINGS

prep time: 15 MINUTES

cook time: 15 MINUTES

total time: 30 MINUTES

Juicy, tender pork carnitas made in 30 min, start to finish! No fuss, no hassle. Serve as tacos or burrito bowls. So easy, so so good.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 medium sweet onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
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DIRECTIONS:

1. Season pork with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
2. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add pork, onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Cook, stirring often, until pork has browned, about 8-10 minutes.
3. Stir in orange juice and lime juice, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook until reduced, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Serve immediately.