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Carnitas de El Salvador con Queso, Huevo, Carne y Arroz

A Salvadoran dish of slow-cooked pork served with cheese, egg, meat, and rice.

120 minutes4 servings
Carnitas de El Salvador con Queso, Huevo, Carne y Arroz
Photo: Peachyeung316 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large pot, add pork, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add 1 cup water and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, until pork is tender.
  2. In a separate pan, cook the egg until desired doneness. Set aside.
  3. Heat the cooked pork in a pan over medium heat until warmed through. Serve with cooked rice, shredded cheese, fried egg, and salsa.
  4. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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