    Carnitas Calientes
Monday, 26 May 2008
DescriptionCarnitas are "little pieces of meat," usually pork, that are often served as a breakfast side dish in Mexico or wrapped in a tortilla and eaten as a burrito or soft taco. In addition I also like to serve them as an appetizer with a selection of salsas for dipping. Carnitas are an example of how a dry rub marinade can form a tasty crust on the meat, while the inside remains tender and moist. IngredientsAt a glance
Cuisine
Mexican
Ingredient
Pork
Cooking Method
Bake
Heat Level
3
Chile
Ancho
Meal/Course
Appetizer/Hors d'oeuvre
Serves
6
For the Sauce:
Methods/stepsCombine all the spices and cilantro together in a bowl and mix well. Rub the pork cubes with the mixture and marinate the meat at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Place the pork cubes on a rack over a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is quite crisp. Pour off any fat as it accumulates. To serve as an appetizer place in a chafing dish along with toothpicks and accompanied with your choice of salsas, guacamole, and/or sour cream for dipping. Reviews |
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