Chipotle CARNITAS

A tender, slow cooked with chipotle, citrus, and aromatic herbs.

Marinated with citrus, thyme, and Mexican spices that make it very tender. The meat is gently shredded for a juicy texture. A subtle orange zest adds a vibrant twist. Perfect for bold burritos, tacos, or bowls.

NUTRITION

Regular Serving

210 Cals

12g

Fat

23g

Protein

0g

Carbs

Chipotle Carnitas Recipe

Bay Leaf

Bay Leaf

Bay leaves add subtle depth of flavor to our beans, rice dishes, barbacoa and carnitas dishes.

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Black pepper has long been a kitchen staple, yet few of us give much thought to its source.

Juniper Berries

Juniper Berries

Carnitas made with real juniper berries are always guaranteed delicious – no artificial flavors!

Pork

Pork

To create our Carnitas, we season pork loin with an aromatic spice blend before braising and shredding it by hand.

Salt

Salt

We use kosher salt to season food made from scratch, such as our guac, cilantro-lime rice, and fresh tomato salsa.

High Oleic Sunflower Oil

Sunflower Oil

High Oleic Sunflower Oil offers delicate flavor when making Carnitas, chips, crispy corn tortillas and fajita veggies.

Thyme

Thyme

Thyme is an aromatic evergreen herb related to oregano that emits an enticing scent.

Nutrition Fact

Nutrition Information

CHIPS

Portion

4 OZ

Calories

210

Calories From Fat

120

Total Fat (g)

12

Saturated Fats (g)

7

Trans Fat (g)

0

Cholesterol (mg)

65

Sodium (mg)

450

Carbohydrates (g)

0

Dietary Fiber (g)

0

Sugar (g)

0

Protein (g)

23

*Offerings may differ based on your location. Nutritional content may also change due to variations in portion size or recipe, changing seasons, or differences between ingredients used. We generally suggest consuming around 2,000 calories daily as general guidance; however, individual needs can differ considerably.

Chipotle Carnitas

FAQs

Chipotle’s carnitas are made with pork shoulder that has been roasted slowly and shredded, then mixed with spices including juniper berries, thyme, and bay leaves. A lot of people like to use it as a protein in tacos, burritos, and other Chipotle bowls.

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