Name: Authentic Carnitas Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), cut into 2-inch chunks; 1 large white onion, roughly chopped; 8 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed; 2 oranges, juiced (keep the spent halves); 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican); 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 cup lard or neutral vegetable oil (plus more if needed)

Carnitas 🇲🇽 Mexico

Mexican dish of braised or roasted pork, typically served with tortillas and various toppings.

Traditional popular

Made with

Pork lard spices

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