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Super Crispy Costco Carnitas

Costco's Carnitas are an easy DIY at home Mexican meal night. Follow this recipe to make the carnitas super crispy and flavorful.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 People
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pack Costco Carnitas
  • Cooking Oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat a medium sized skillet over medium heat.
  • Remove sleeve, empty Costco pork carnitas from pouch and place in skillet with ¼ cup of water.
  • Separate the pork carnitas with a spoon and spread evenly across the skillet
  • Cover and heat for 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove carnitas from the skillet and place aside on a separate dish.
  • Heat the skillet on high and add in cooking oil once the pan is sufficiently heated.
  • Place the set aside pork carnitas back into the hot pan with oil and fry until a nice crust has developed.

Nutrition

Serving: 3ozCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 0gProtein: 20gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 330mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0g
Keyword carnitas, carnitas tacos, chicken street tacos, costco, costco carnitas, mexican
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