Carnitas

Name: Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 45 min
Total time: 3 h
Ingredients: 4-5 pounds boneless pork shoulder or pork butt (cut into 2-inch cubes, fat left intact); 1 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup lime juice (from about 2 to 3 limes); 4 cloves garlic (peeled and crushed); 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons Kosher salt (plus more to taste); 20 corn tortillas; cotija cheese, diced onion, cilantro, salsa verde

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 165 minutes

Total: 180 minutes

Servings: 10

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Ingredients

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4-5 pounds boneless pork shoulder or pork butt (cut into 2-inch cubes, fat left intact)1 cup orange juice1/4 cup lime juice (from about 2 to 3 limes)4 cloves garlic (peeled and crushed)2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons Kosher salt (plus more to taste)20 corn tortillascotija cheese, diced onion, cilantro, salsa verde

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Step 1

Place the pork in a large, heavy bottomed pot or dutch oven. Add the orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and salt. Add just enough water to the pot to cover the pork.

Step 2

Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer uncovered, without stirring, for 2 hours.

Step 3

Increase the heat to medium high and stir/turn the meat occasionally. The more you move the meat around the more it will fall apart. We like our meat to be fairly shredded so we stir often.

Step 4

Continue cooking for 45 minutes or until all of the water has evaporated, leaving only the pork fat. Let it fry, stirring often to break up the meat, until the pieces are somewhat crispy and browned.

Step 5

Add more salt as needed and serve on tortillas with your preferred toppings.