Carnitas Seasoning

This flavorful Carnitas Seasoning recipe is perfect for pork and chicken! Make your own carnitas spice mix with ingredients from your pantry.

Course Sauces and Condiments

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 1kcal

Author Tonia Larson

Equipment

Glass Spice Bottles

Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoon chili powder
1 ½ tablespoon dried oregano
3 teaspoons onion powder
3 teaspoon garlic powder
3 teaspoons ground cumin
3 teaspoons kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon orange juice powder four packets of True Orange
1 teaspoon lime juice powder four packets of True Lime

Instructions

Put all of the seasonings in a small bowl and stir to combine.
Use a funnel to transfer the seasoning to a spice jar. Add a label to the jar.
Store the jar in a cool, dry place for up to six months, or for as long as the shortest expiration date of the spices you add.

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Notes

One: Pork

Rub four tablespoons of carnitas seasoning on four pounds of boneless pork. Place it in a crockpot and add one cup of orange juice (or water). Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 6-7 hours. Place the meat on a rimmed baking sheet, shred with two forks, and brown under the broiler for 2-3 minutes. Return the carnitas to the juices in the slow cooker.

Two: Chicken Marinade

Combine 3 tablespoons of carnitas seasoning, 1/4 cup of orange juice, 1/4 cup of vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Marinate 1 1/2 pounds of chicken breasts for 30 minutes before cooking.

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