Photo: Carnitas Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (3 pound) boneless pork butt
- 1 cup water
- Flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups refried beans
- 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
Directions
Cut the pork into 4 pieces and place in a deep pot. Add the water to the pot, cover, and cook over medium-high heat until the meat is tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove the pork from the pot and chop into bite-sized pieces.
Warm the flour or corn tortillas. Spread some of the beans on each tortilla and top with some of the pork. Squeeze a wedge of lime over each tortilla. Add the cilantro, onion, salsa, and avocado.
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By larth10
Encinitas, CA
on April 30, 2012
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Don't waste your time or money on this recipe. I also live in San Diego and have had the carnitas many times at Old Town Mex...and they are delicious. Guaranteed, this is NOT their recipe. So, I'm echoing the comments of other locals. Just go there when you're visiting and be prepared for a real treat. They make all of their tortillas by hand...you can stand outside the restaurant and watch them through a large window. Yummy!
By mct9357_10349263
COLCHESTER, CT
on July 03, 2010
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...if it can be called carnitas at all. This is simply boiled pork. Where are the seasonings? The dried oregano, ground cumin, and kosher salt? For the best pulled pork experience the whole butt is covered in water and brought to a simmer. After allowing time for the fat to render, skimming the water until the scum stops rising, add the seasonings onion and garlic. Adding a whole dried chile is optional. Cover tightly and simmer slowly 2-2 1/2 hours. Drain, cover tightly, and place in a 300 degree oven for 1 1/2 - 2 hours. I have made this many times and it always comes out pink moist tender and delicious. I think you'll love it.
Please serve any sauce only on the side.
mct
By spike.297_7954375
Chula Vista, CA
on April 24, 2009
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I am a native of San Diego...born and raised here and I always go to OTMC. I could pass a taste test when it comes to their carnitas. These are not them. Don't waste your time trying this recipe. The only way to make OTMC carnitas is to make a reservation and go there yourself. Anything on the menu will always make you smile. When you leave take some home made tortillas with you.
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