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Grilled Carnitas and Queso Fresco
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Grilled Carnitas and Queso Fresco

4.7 (59 ratings)

Deeply satisfying Carnitas and Queso Fresco, simple ingredients treated with real care.

Prep
11 min
Cook
23 min
Servings
7
Difficulty
Advanced
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb carnitas
  • 1/4 cup white onion
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup lime
  • 3 cloves ground cumin
  • 1 tsp corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup kosher salt
  • to taste good finishing oil
Method

Step by step

  1. Pat the carnitas dry and season it well so it browns instead of steaming.
  2. Get your pan hot and render the aromatics until they smell sweet and toasty.
  3. Return the carnitas, add just enough liquid, and simmer until everything is tender.
  4. Taste, brighten with a squeeze of citrus, and plate while it is still hot.
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