Carnitas Torta

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Preparation info
  • Serves about

    8 to 10

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Epic BBQ Sandwiches: Next-Level Burgers, Melts, Sliders, Tacos, and More, Grilled or Smoked to Perfection

By Brad Prose

Published 2026

  • About

If you’ve never had carnitas, imagine pieces of pork slowly cooked in their own fat with citrus, spices, and sometimes a splash of cola. After hours of cooking, the meat turns golden and crispy on the outside, with an impossibly juicy center. It’s one of my all-time favorite meats, so I had to find a way to bring that magic to the smoker while staying true to the essence of carnitas. This rub nails it, blending sweet and warming flavors with savory spices that bring out the best of the pork

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