Easy Pork Carnitas
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
8
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Ingredients for - Easy Pork Carnitas

1. Boneless pork shoulder - 1 (5 pound)
2. Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste - 1 (5 pound)
3. Safflower oil - 1 tablespoon

How to cook deliciously - Easy Pork Carnitas

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Stage

Trim excess fat from pork shoulder and cut pork into 2-inch cubes. Season with salt and pepper on all sides.

3. Stage

Heat a cast iron braiser over medium-high heat. Pour oil into the pot and brown pork on all sides, about 10 minutes. Cover with the lid.

4. Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until pork is crispy on the outside and soft, but fully cooked, on the inside, about 1 hour.