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Crispy Pork Carnitas

Crispy Pork Carnitas

Slow-cooked pork shoulder that is tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Perfect for tacos.

Details

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings 8
Difficulty Medium

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs Pork Shoulder (Butt), cut into chunks
  • 1 Onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves Garlic, smashed
  • 2 Oranges, juiced (keep peels)
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Coke or Lard (traditional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place pork, onion, garlic, spices, orange juice and peels in a heavy pot.

  2. 2

    Cover with water (or lard/Coke) just to top of meat.

  3. 3

    Simmer covered for 2-3 hours until pork is falling apart.

  4. 4

    Remove meat. Discard liquid (or reduce it down).

  5. 5

    Shred pork slightly.

  6. 6

    Crisp the meat in a hot skillet or under a broiler until edges are brown.

  7. 7

    Serve in warm corn tortillas with onions and cilantro.