Crispy Pork Carnitas

Name: Crispy Pork Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Latin
Ingredients: 4-5 lb pork shoulder (cut into 2-inch chunks).; 1 onion (quartered), 4–6 cloves of garlic (smashed), 2 bay leaves.; Juice of 2 oranges (toss the spent peels in too!), juice of 1 lime.; 1 tbsp Kosher salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 tsp Dried oregano (Mexican oregano is best); 2 tsp Ground cumin; 1 tsp Chili powder

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Latin

Dinner

Crispy Pork Carnitas

Author:

Robert Moreland

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Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

8 hours

Calories

Crispy Pork Carnitas

Cook Mode

Ingredients

4-5 lb pork shoulder (cut into 2-inch chunks).
1 onion (quartered), 4–6 cloves of garlic (smashed), 2 bay leaves.
Juice of 2 oranges (toss the spent peels in too!), juice of 1 lime.

The Spice Rub

1 tbsp Kosher salt
1 tsp Black pepper
2 tsp Dried oregano (Mexican oregano is best)
2 tsp Ground cumin
1 tsp Chili powder

Directions

Rub the pork chunks thoroughly with the spice mix. Place them in your slow cooker or a heavy Dutch oven. Add the onion, garlic, bay leaves, and pour over the orange and lime juice.

The Slow Braise

If Using a Slow Cooker: Cook on Low for 7-8 hours or High for 4-5 hours until the meat pulls apart easily with a fork.
If Using a Dutch Oven: Add about 1/2 cup of water or chicken broth. Cover and bake at 300°F (150°C) for about 3 to 3.5 hours.