Beer-Braised Carnitas

Dairy Free
Health score
36%
Beer-Braised Carnitas
120 min.
6
415kcal

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Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of Beer-Braised Carnitas, a dish that promises to elevate your lunch or dinner experience. This dairy-free delight is perfect for those seeking a hearty meal without the heaviness of dairy products. With a preparation time of just 120 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch that serves six, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or casual get-togethers with friends.

The secret to this mouthwatering recipe lies in the combination of tender pork shoulder, aromatic garlic, and the unique depth of flavor brought by toasting dried chiles. As the pork simmers in a robust lager, it absorbs all the delicious nuances of the beer, resulting in a dish that is both comforting and satisfying. The final touch of browning the pork adds a delightful texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Whether you serve it in tacos, over rice, or simply on its own, these carnitas are sure to impress. Plus, the ability to prepare them ahead of time means you can enjoy more time with your guests and less time in the kitchen. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dish that will become a staple in your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  •  garlic clove crushed
  •  guajillo chiles* dried
  • teaspoons kosher salt 
  • 12 ounce lager (such as Modelo Especial or Budweiser)
  • pounds pork shoulder boneless skinless cut into 2" pieces (Boston butt)

Equipment

  • pot

Directions

  1. Toast chiles in a dry large heavy pot overmedium heat until slightly puffed and lightlydarkened on both sides, about 2 minutes.
  2. Remove from pot; let cool. Stem chiles andhalve lengthwise; discard seeds.
  3. Bring chiles, pork, beer, garlic, salt,and 1 cup water to a boil in same pot.Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirringoccasionally, until pork is fork-tender,60-80 minutes.
  4. Uncover pork; simmer until liquidevaporates and pork begins to brown,20-25 minutes. Continue to cook, stirringfrequently and scraping bottom of pot,until pork is shredded and browned,10-15 minutes.
  5. Add 1 cup water to pork; cook, scrapingup browned bits from bottom of pot, forabout 1 minute. DO AHEAD: Carnitas can bemade 3 days ahead.
  6. Let cool. Cover andchill. Reheat with 1/2 cup water in a coveredpot, adding more water if needed to keeppork moist.

Nutrition Facts

Calories415kcal
Protein71.93%
Fat24.41%
Carbs3.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.75
Glycemic Load
1
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
33.566521680873%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.22mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.46mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.05mg
Gallocatechin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:415.18kcal
20.76%
Fat:10.36g
15.94%
Saturated Fat:3.26g
20.37%
Carbohydrates:3.49g
1.16%
Net Carbohydrates:3.11g
1.13%
Sugar:0.5g
0.55%
Cholesterol:181.44mg
60.48%
Sodium:1717.28mg
74.66%
Alcohol:2.21g
100%
Alcohol %:0.77%
100%
Protein:68.67g
137.34%
Vitamin B3:29.44mg
147.21%
Vitamin B1:1.96mg
130.55%
Selenium:78.69µg
112.41%
Vitamin B6:2.24mg
112.18%
Vitamin B2:1.44mg
84.5%
Phosphorus:705.34mg
70.53%
Vitamin B12:2.64µg
44.04%
Zinc:5.94mg
39.61%
Potassium:1188.52mg
33.96%
Vitamin B5:3.02mg
30.16%
Magnesium:83.59mg
20.9%
Iron:2.82mg
15.67%
Copper:0.24mg
12.12%
Vitamin A:309.21IU
6.18%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.69%
Calcium:28.54mg
2.85%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.87%
Fiber:0.38g
1.51%
Vitamin K:1.3µg
1.23%
Vitamin C:0.99mg
1.2%
Folate:4.06µg
1.01%
Source:Epicurious