ITEM #PC-001FROZEN

Pork Carnitas

Name: Pork Carnitas
Yield: 4 oz (113g)
Ingredients: 0.35 lbs Pork Shoulder / Butt; 0.25 count Yellow Onion; 1 fl oz Orange Juice; 0.5 fl oz Lime Juice; 1 clove Garlic; 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt; 0.25 tsp Garlic Powder; 0.25 tsp Ground Cumin; 0.25 tsp Dried Oregano

Slow-braised Mexican pulled pork carnitas with citrus and spices

Portion Size4 oz (113g)

Calories650 Cal

Total Time~170 mins (4 steps)

Internal Target205°F Probe

Shelf Life5d fridge · 180d freezer

$16.00 · 28 frozen available

Ingredients

Batch scale:

Listed in descending order of predominance by weight (FDA 21 CFR 101.4). Weight displays first.

158.8 g (5.6 oz) 0.35 lbs Pork Shoulder / Butt — Cut into 2-inch chunks
35 g (1.2 oz) 0.25 count Yellow Onion — Quartered
29.6 g (1 oz) 1 fl oz Orange Juice
14.8 g (0.5 oz) 0.5 fl oz Lime Juice
5 g (0.2 oz) 1 clove Garlic — Crushed
2.8 g (0.1 oz) 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt
0.8 g 0.25 tsp Garlic Powder
0.7 g 0.25 tsp Ground Cumin
0.3 g 0.25 tsp Dried Oregano

Equipment

Dutch Oven or Heavy Pan
Wireless Temp Probe

Method

Gather, Scan & Measure Ingredients
About 60 minutes
Gather proteins, spices, aromatics, and juices. Combine all dry spices into the prep mixing bowl.
Sear & Braise Meat
About 90 minutes · Target Internal: 205°F
Preheat pan to 400°F. Brown pork on all sides (3-4 mins/side). Add citrus and aromatics. Insert wireless probe into thickest piece. Simmer covered until probe hits 205°F.
Shred & Crisp
About 5 minutes
Transfer pork to sheet pan, shred coarsely, ladle 2 tbsp braising jus over meat, and broil for 4-5 mins until edges crisp.
Portion, Weigh & Print Label
About 15 minutes
Place packaging container on scale, tare, portion 4 oz (113g), and print batch label.

Nutrition Facts

2 servings per container

Serving size 4 oz (113g)

Amount per serving

Calories 650

Nutrient	Amount	%DV
Total Fat 38g		49%
Saturated Fat 14g		70%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 130mg		43%
Sodium 680mg		30%
Total Carbohydrate 8g		3%
Dietary Fiber 1g		4%
Total Sugars 5g
Includes 0g Added Sugars		0%
Protein 48g		96%

Vitamin D 0.6mcg	3%
Calcium 35mg	3%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 560mg	12%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredient Statement

Per FDA 21 CFR 101.4 (descending predominance by weight):

INGREDIENTS: Pork Shoulder / Butt, Yellow Onion, Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Garlic, Kosher Salt, Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin, Dried Oregano.

Allergens

CONTAINS: MAMMAL_MEAT.