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Ingredients
| pork - shoulder: 3 lbs |
| garlic: 4 cloves |
| fresh oregano (leaves): 1 Tbl |
| canned tomato paste: 3 Tbl |
| ground cumin: 1 Tbl (ground) |
| black pepper: 1/2 tsp |
| salt: 2 1/2 tsp |
| bay leaf: 1 |
| onions - white: 1 (quartered) |
| chicken stock: 1 qt |
Authentic Carnitas
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User rating:
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Prep Time
5 min -
Cook Time
180 min -
Servings
4 serving(s)
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- Place all ingredients in a large pot. Fill the pot with water just until the roast is covered in liquid.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 hours covered.
- Take the roast out of the stock once it is fork tender. Remove the bone and break the meat into 1 inch chunks keeping the fat attached to the pieces.
- Lay the pieces flat on a baking sheet and bake on 450 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until the pieces are golden brown.
- You can shred or cut the meat and serve as a filling for tacos, enchiladas, on a salad or in flautas. Or, keep the meat in chunks and smother with green chile.
- Enjoy!