Pulled Pork Carnitas
Dinner · Mexican
Tender, slow-roasted pork shoulder crisped at the edges, the soul of Mexican street food at home.
Recipe code GYPB4S · enter it in Anychef
Ingredients
- 3 lb Pork Shoulder
- 1 Onion
- 6 Garlic cloves
- 2 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- Lard or Vegetable Oil
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Save this recipeInstructions
- Step 1 of 6
Cut pork shoulder into 3-inch chunks, removing excess fat but leaving some marbling.
- Step 2 of 6
Quarter the onion and mince garlic. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, combine pork, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Step 3 of 6
Cover and cook over low heat for 2.5 hours (150°F), stirring every 30 minutes. The pork will cook in its own fat and juices.
- Step 4 of 6
Once fork-tender, uncover and increase heat to medium-high. Cook for 15 minutes until edges brown and crisp.
- Step 5 of 6
Remove from heat. Shred pork into bite-sized pieces, removing any large bones. Drain excess fat if desired, reserving some for flavor.
- Step 6 of 6
Serve warm with corn tortillas, lime wedges, diced onion, and cilantro.
