Description
Pork Carnitas. From Olivia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds (1.4kg) pork shoulder, cut in 2-inch chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 orange, juiced
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 onion, cut in wedges
- 1 cup (240ml) water
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Toss the pork with salt, cumin, oregano, orange juice, garlic, and onion in a Dutch oven. Add the water.
- Cover and bake 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until the pork shreds.
- Shred the pork. Skim the fat and set a few spoons aside.
- Spread the pork on a sheet, drizzle the fat, and broil 4 to 6 minutes until the edges crisp.
Notes
Shoulder, not loin. Loin dries out before it shreds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Mexican