Dinner for 16

Pork Shoulder Carnitas

Name: Pork Shoulder Carnitas
Total time: 510 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tied boneless skinless pork shoulder; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 tbsp canola oil; 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk; 1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock; 2 tsp dried oregano; 6 cloves garlic; 3 small carrots; 3 stalks celery; 2 whole bay leaves; 1 lemon; 1 large onion; 2 avocados; 2 heads boston lettuce; 2 limes; 1/2 bunch cilantro; 1/4 red onion

Pork shoulder braises slowly with almond milk, stock, garlic, and vegetables, then fills lettuce leaves with fresh avocado toppings.

Typical price

$4.84for 4 servings

$1.21 per serving$4.84 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

510 minstart to table
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16servings as written
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Mexican Dairy-free Low-carb Budget Family Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical	1 lb	$2.49Typical price
Almond, soy or oat milk$0.05/oz typical	13 oz	$0.64Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	12 oz	$0.87Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.45Typical price
Carrots$1.09/lb typical	0.35 lb	$0.38Typical price
Celery$2.29 each typical	0.25	$0.64Typical price
Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical	3	$1.80Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.65Typical price
Avocados$1.29 each typical	2	$2.58Typical price
Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical	2	$4.98Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	0.5	$0.74Typical price
Red onions$1.49/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.37Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$19.37

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 tied boneless skinless pork shoulder
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tbsp canola oil
1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock
2 tsp dried oregano
6 cloves garlic
3 small carrots
3 stalks celery
2 whole bay leaves
1 lemon
1 large onion
2 avocados
2 heads boston lettuce
2 limes
1/2 bunch cilantro
1/4 red onion

Steps

Heat the oven to 300 F and season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper.
Heat the canola oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the pork for 10 minutes.
Add the almond milk, chicken stock, oregano, garlic, carrots, celery, bay leaves, lemon juice, and onion.
Cover the Dutch oven and braise for 7 hours and 30 minutes, until the pork reaches at least 145 F and pulls apart easily.
Rest the pork in the covered pot for 20 minutes, then remove the bay leaves and shred the meat.
Separate the lettuce leaves and fill them with pork, avocado, lime juice, cilantro, and red onion.

Swaps

Pork roast, shoulder or loin for Beef chuck roast or stew beefabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

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