Simple Carnitas
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
10
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Ingredients for - Simple Carnitas

1. Boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 2 inch chunks - 1 (3 1/2) pound
2. Oranges, quartered - 2
3. White onion, quartered - 1 large
4. Garlic, peeled and crushed - 6 cloves
5. Kosher salt - ¼ cup
6. Ground cumin - 1 tablespoon
7. Whole black peppercorns - 1 tablespoon
8. Bay leaves - 2

How to cook deliciously - Simple Carnitas

1. Stage

Place pork shoulder, oranges, onion, garlic, kosher salt, cumin, black peppercorns, and bay leaves into a large Dutch oven. Add water to cover.

2. Stage

Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Skim off any foam that rises to the top.

3. Stage

Cover loosely and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

4. Stage

Allow pork to cool, covered, in broth for 1 hour.

5. Stage

Shred meat with two forks.