Beer-Braised Carnitas

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

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the comforting and flavorful explosion that is Beer-Braised Carnitas! Perfect for any meal occasion, whether it's a hearty lunch or a satisfying dinner, this recipe combines the rich, savory goodness of pork shoulder with the robust notes of your favorite lager. The gentle braising process ensures the meat becomes fork-tender, infused with the subtle heat of toasted chiles and the aromatic essence of garlic.

What makes this dish truly remarkable is its simplicity and versatility. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a feast that will impress family and friends alike. The best part? It's completely dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences while still delivering an indulgent experience.

Imagine the smell wafting from your kitchen as the pork simmers to perfection, transforming into beautifully browned, shredded carnitas that are ready to be tucked into warm tortillas or served over a bed of rice. This recipe can even be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld and develop for an even more enhanced taste. Whether you choose to serve them with fresh toppings or enjoy them plain, these carnitas will surely become a favorite in your home. Dive into this culinary adventure and enjoy every bite of your flavorful creation!

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