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Bowl of carnitas seasoning mixed together with garlic cloves, jalapeno and an orange on the side.
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Carnitas Seasoning

Spice up your favorite Mexican dishes with our Homemade Carnitas Seasoning. This easy to make homemade seasoning blend comes together in minutes and can be used with pork, chicken and more! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Seasoning blend
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex Mex
Servings: 1
Author: Serene

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon mexican oregano

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Stir to combine and use as a dry rub, marinade or store in a sealed jar.

Notes

Storage:
  • Store the seasoning in an airtight container. Mason jars, plastic containers with tight-fitting lids, or resealable bags are all good options.
  • Use the seasoning within 6 months for best flavor.
Amount:
  • Use 1 teaspoon of seasoning mix per pound of meat as a dry rub. Recipe makes 1/4 cup of seasoning.
  • Use 2 tablespoons of seasoning to 1/4 cup of oil, and juice of 1 orange and 1 lime for a marinade.

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2464mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2403IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg