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Carnitas

This is a yummy Mexican version of pulled pork
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Carnitas, Pulled Pork
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast
  • 1 1/2 t oregano
  • 1 1/2 t cumin
  • 1 1/2 t Kosher salt
  • 3/4 t freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 T finely diced jalapeno
  • 1 t grated garlic cloves
  • 1 T extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 c finely diced red onion
  • 1/2 c orange juice

Instructions

  • Rinse and pat dry the roast.
  • Combine the rest of the ingredients except the onions and orange juice.
  • Rub this mixture underneath as well as on the sides and top of the roast.
  • Place pork in large crock pot. Scatter diced onions over the top and pour the orange juice in the bottom. Cover and set it on LOW for 8 hours.
  • Remove pork from crock pot and shred apart using 2 forks.
  • Reserve the liquid/broth in a measuring cup for the final step.
  • In a skillet or well-seasoned cast iron pan, drizzle about a tablespoon of olive oil that has been preheated to MEDIUM-HIGH heat.
  • Spread about 1/4 of the pork into the pan with 1/4 of the juices/broth. The juices will evaporate. Allow the bottom to get a golden color and slightly crispy before turning over to lightly sear the opposite side. Repeat this 3 more times with the remaining pork.
  • Serve with fresh salsa, cilantro lime rice, avocado/guacamole, corn or any of your favorites.