Hog Carnitas | MeatEater Cook

Ingredients

• Hog Carnitas
• 3 pounds of hog roast
• 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
• 3/4 tsp. cumin
• 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 2 tsp. ancho chili powder
• Pinch of black pepper
• Pinch of dried ground cloves
• 1/2 yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 lime
• 1/2 orange
• 1 jalapeño
• 2 cups unsalted venison, beef or chicken stock
• Cooking oil, lard or duck fat
• Fried Plantains
• Oil for frying
• 2 overripe plantains (dark yellow, not green)
• Serving
• Corn or flour tortillas
• Yellow onion, finely diced
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Salsa, cheese, jalapeños, lime wedges, etc.