Very similar to carnitas,
these little chunks of pork, marinated in citrus, herbs and garlic,
are traditionally made with pork shoulder and fried. This version
uses more readily-available and leaner pork loin. Serve with
rice, black beans, chopped onion, chopped fresh cilantro, salsa
and warmed tortillas.
Masitas de
Cerdo (Carnitas)
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless
pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup sour orange juice (or use 1/4 cup orange juice and 1/4
cup lime juice)
1/4 cup olive oil
- Place pork cubes in a
self-sealing plastic bag; mix together remaining ingredients
and pour over pork cubes; seal bag and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove pork from marinade,
discarding marinade, and place pork cubes in a shallow baking
pan.
- Roast in a 350 degrees
F. oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until pork is tender. Remove to
serving platter and serve hot.
Serves 6.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 174 calories
Protein 24 grams
Fat 7 grams
Sodium 416 milligrams
Cholesterol 66 milligrams
Recipe provided courtesy
of Pork, The Other White Meat.
