Carnitas Seasoning
This Carnitas Seasoning recipe combines the perfect blend of spices to make flavorful pork carnitas every time. With bold, smoky, and slightly spicy notes, it adds delicious flavor to carnitas made in the oven or in a slow cooker!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons Mexican oregano
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder, or granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon onion powder, or granulated onion
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients. Use immediately or store in the pantry for up to 6 months.
Notes
- This recipe is gluten free, and contains no added sugar, making it perfect for a whole30 or keto diet.
- To make a smoky carnitas seasoning, replace the chili powder with chipotle pepper powder.
- To make a spicy carnitas seasoning, add 1-3 teaspoons of cayenne pepper to the seasoning blend. For a medium spice level, add 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper. To make it hot, use 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 18kcal (1%)Carbohydrates 4g (1%)Protein 1g (2%)Fat 0.5g (1%)Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat 0.1gSodium 907mg (38%)Potassium 88mg (3%)Fiber 2g (8%)Sugar 0.3gVitamin A 622mg (12%)Vitamin C 0.3mgCalcium 37mg (4%)Iron 1mg (6%)
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