Carnitas

Ingredients

• •3 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks
• •2 tablespoons salt
• •1 tablespoon black pepper
• •1 tablespoon cumin
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •2 bay leaves
• •1 orange, halved
• •2 cups lard or vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1Season pork chunks generously with salt, pepper, and cumin.
2. 2Heat lard in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
3. 3Add pork in batches and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes total.
4. 4Return all pork to pot, add garlic, bay leaves, and orange halves.
5. 5Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours until pork is very tender and shreds easily.
6. 6Remove from heat and let pork cool slightly in the fat, then shred with two forks.
7. 7Serve warm with tortillas, salsa, and your favorite toppings.

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