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Carnitas with Salsa Cruda

Course Main Course

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. boneless pork loin roast
  • Bon Appetit Season Salt*
  • Flour Tortillas or corn, if preferred
  • Brown rice prepared according to package directions
  • 1 quart home canned tomatoes or 4 cups canned plain stewed tomatoes
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup diced green chilies
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • fresh ground pepper
  • salt and garlic powder to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle pork roast liberally with Bon Appetit Seasoning.
  • Place the roast in a pan, fat side up and bake for 20-24 minutes per pound of meat, or until you reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
  • Remove from oven when done. Allow to rest about 10 minutes, then slice or chop into small pieces.
  • Pour any juice back over the meat before serving.
  • Pour tomatoes into a bowl and chop or squash tomatoes to desired size.
  • Add onion, green chilies, cilantro, sugar, ground pepper, salt, and garlic powder and mix together.
  • The salsa is best if served at room temperature.
  • Spoon meat, salsa, and rice over tortillas and serve.

Notes

*To make your own Bon Appetit Season Salt Blend, combine: 
  • 1 tablespoon celery salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder