Pork Carnitas: Crispy, Tender Mexican Street

Name: Pork Carnitas: Crispy, Tender Mexican Street
Total time: 255 min
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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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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