What are Carnitas, you ask?

“Carnitas” is a Mexican term that means “little meats.”
This dish is made of browned, tender pork, and is served with salsa. The meat can be used for filling in burritos, tacos, tamales and the like. Enjoy!

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes

1 pound pork shoulder
2 tablespoons MAZOLA® Olive Oil
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon DURKEE Garlic Powder
1 tablespoon DURKEE Chili Powder
2 tomatillos, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
4 corn tortillas

Cut pork into 1 inch cubes; season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet or Dutch oven.  Add pork, onions, DURKEE Garlic Powder and DURKEE Chili Powder; sauté 3 to 5 minutes to brown the meat. Add enough water to barely cover pork. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Remove lid and continue to simmer an additional 45 minutes or until liquid has evaporated.  

Combine chopped tomatillos, tomatoes and cilantro. 

Place an equal amount of pork on each tortilla. Top with tomato mixture. 

Recipe Note:  New to tomatillos? These are Mexican green tomatoes that have a thin, parchment-like covering. They are available in the produce section of larger supermarkets and Latin specialty store.