Description
Experience the rich, savory goodness of homemade pork carnitas. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering dish, perfect for tacos, burritos, or served alongside rice and beans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- 2 medium yellow onions, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp dried Mexican oregano
- Juice of 2 limes
- Juice of 1 orange
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sear the pork until golden brown on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in cumin, oregano, and bay leaves, mixing well.
- Squeeze lime and orange juice over the mixture; add just enough water or broth to cover the meat.
- Transfer everything to a slow cooker or Dutch oven; cook on low for at least 6 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the cooked pork using two forks and return it to the pot to soak in its juices before serving.
Notes
- Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home.
- Serve with tacos, burritos, or rice and beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg