Melt In Your Mouth Pork Carnitas
No matter how you top these Melt in your mouth Pork Carnitas are perfect for the whole family!
Ingredients
- 3-4 lb Pork Shoulder Roast
- 2 TBS Avocado Oil
- 1 Small Yellow Onion Onion Sliced
- 1 Large Onion
- 2 Limes Sliced
- 1 Lemon Sliced
- 1 C Chicken Stock
- 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 TBS Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 Bay Leaf
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the pork shoulder into chunks, about 2-3 inches in size, and place them in a bowl.
- Carefully peel the citrus rinds, do not get the whites from the fruit, and add it to the bowl with the pork.
- Chop the onion into quarters and add it to the pork.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining chicken broth and spices, and mix till combined.
- Toss the spice mixture into the bowl with the rest of the ingredients and stir to coat.
- Transfer the pork mixture to either a crock-pot or a dutch oven. If cooking the meat in a crock-pot, let it go on high for 4-6 hours or on low about 8 hours. If you are using a dutch oven, let it go at 325 degrees for about 6 hours.
- When the pork is done, shred it and transfer it to either a baking sheet, pan or an air fryer to crisp.
- Spoon the leftover juices over the pork, if desired.
- Serve along with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
To Crisp
- Broil – Spread the shredded pork in an even layer on a baking sheet and broil until the edges of the meat start to become crispy. If you want less crisp, do it for less time and longer if you want it more crispy. It’s totally up to how you like it.
- Stove – Don’t want to use your oven? Add a little bit of avocado oil to a hot pan with the shredded pork. Allow the meat to cook (without stirring) until the meat is browned on one side, flip and allow the other side to crisp.
- Air Fryer – If you have an air fryer, you can crisp the shredded pork in it for about 6-8 min at about 400 degrees.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal
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