Pork Carnitas: Crispy, Tender Mexican Street - All Food Board

Pork Carnitas: Crispy, Tender Mexican Street - All Food Board

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Make the ultimate Pork Carnitas recipe! This slow-cooked pork shoulder yields crispy edges and succulent meat, perfect for easy tacos.

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Ingredients

  • 5 lb Pork Shoulder (Boston Butt), cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 2 Tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tsp Dried Mexican Oregano
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 cup Lard (or high-heat neutral oil like canola)
  • 1 large Yellow Onion, quartered
  • 8 Garlic Cloves, smashed
  • 1 cup Orange Juice, fresh
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice, fresh
  • 3 Bay Leaves
  • 1 – 2 cups Water or Chicken Broth (as needed)

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