{"product_id":"carnitas-spice-blend","title":"Carnitas Spice Blend","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"\u003eInspired by the copper pot kitchens of Michoacán, Mexico \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOn market mornings in Michoacán, Mexico, there are giant copper pots that never really get cold. Pork shoulder, slowly braise in a bath of citrus, spice and lard - simmering for hours until melt in the mouth tender. Then, at the last moment, the heat goes up. The outside crisps. The edges go golden. And somehow you get two completely different textures in every single bite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThat's Carnitas. It means 'little meats'. But there is nothing little about the flavour and texture created. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur blend layers fresh orange zest and lime juice for brightness, ground dates for a whisper of natural sweetness, chipotle and ancho chilli for warmth and a gentle smokiness, with cumin and clove threading quietly through it all. The flavour is rich, citrusy and deeply, unforgettably Mexican. This is what slow cooking was made for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour Simple Steps for fantastic Carnitas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRub 2 tablespoons per kg all over pork shoulder or chicken thighs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAllow to marinate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAdd sliced orange \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAdd a splash of stock and slow cook on low for 6–8 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e(Optional) \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSpread onto a baking tray and grill on high for 10 minutes to get those incredible crispy edges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBBQ: \u003c\/strong\u003eYou can also use our Carnitas blend as a marinade for pork or chicken on the BBQ and because there is no added sugar it won't burn like other marinades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003eMarinate overnight, cook low and slow wrapped in foil, then unwrap and finish directly on the grill for char and caramelisation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoad into warm tortillas with pickled onion. Pile into a brioche bun with slaw. Heap over nachos with melted cheese. However you serve it — it won't last long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"mso-element: para-border-div; border: none; border-bottom: solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DDDDDD .25pt; padding: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Poco Picante","offers":[{"title":"3 Pack","offer_id":56812014338372,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Pack","offer_id":56812014371140,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Pack","offer_id":56812014403908,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/7073\/7732\/files\/20-4_2.jpg?v=1780071630","url":"https:\/\/pocopicante.co.uk\/products\/carnitas-spice-blend","provider":"Poco Picante","version":"1.0","type":"link"}