Beer-Braised Carnitas
Beer-Braised Carnitas is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Toast chiles in a dry large heavy pot over medium heat until slightly puffed and lightly darkened on both sides, about 2 minutes.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionToast chiles in a dry large heavy pot over medium heat until slightly puffed and lightly darkened on both sides, about 2 minutes.
Remove from pot; let cool.
Stem chiles and halve lengthwise; discard seeds.
Bring chiles, pork, beer, garlic, salt, and 1 cup water to a boil in same pot.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pork is fork-tender, 60-80 minutes.
Uncover pork; simmer until liquid evaporates and pork begins to brown, 20-25 minutes.
Continue to cook, stirring frequently and scraping bottom of pot, until pork is shredded and browned, 10-15 minutes.
Add 1 cup water to pork; cook, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pot, for about 1 minute.
DO AHEAD: Carnitas can be made 3 days ahead.
Cover and chill.
Reheat with 1/2 cup water in a covered pot, adding more water if needed to keep pork moist.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.