Authentic Carnitas Recipe - Best Grills and Smokers Reviews & Buying Guides - The Trellis

Ingredients

• 2.5 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into large chunks
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely sliced (with or without seeds for spiciness)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 can of Coke (Mexican cane sugar version recommended)
• 2 bay leaves
• Corn tortillas, for serving
• Diced onion, for garnish
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish
• Lime wedges, for serving
• Jalapeno slices, for garnish (optional)