Homemade Dutch Oven Pork Carnitas

200 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Trim the fat from three pounds of pork shoulder and cut it into manageable sizes.
  2. 2Brown the pork on all sides in a hot oiled Dutch oven.
  3. 3Add one diced onion and five minced garlic cloves; sauté until softened and golden.
  4. 4Return the pork to the pot.
  5. 5Add two cups of chicken stock, one orange's juice, half a lime's juice, two bay leaves, two teaspoons of oregano, one teaspoon of chili powder, one teaspoon of cumin, one teaspoon of salt, and pepper to taste.
  6. 6Stir, cover, and bake at 300°F for two to three hours.
  7. 7Shred the cooked pork using two forks.
  8. 8Place the shredded pork on a sheet pan and pour the juices from the Dutch oven over it.
  9. 9Spread the pork out and broil for a few minutes until crispy.
  10. 10Squeeze the remaining half of the lime over the pork carnitas.
  11. 11Garnish with cilantro if desired.
  12. 12Serve in tortillas with salsa and your favorite taco sauce.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds pork shoulder
  • 1 oil
  • 1 onion
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 orange juice
  • 0.5 lime juice
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 tortillas
  • 1 salsa
  • 1 taco sauce

Equipment

Dutch ovencountertop burnersheet panforks
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