Pork Carnitas

By á-47

Ingredients

• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 - 3 lb. pork shoulder roast
• 2-3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 thinly sliced onion
• 4 medium tomatoes
• 1/2 tea. dried oregano
• 1 tea. cumin powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 whole cloves
• 2 dried chipotle chilies
• 3/4 cup water or meat stock

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to325 degrees.

Salt and pepper the pork and allow the meat to come to room temperature.

Add olive oil to a large dutch oven. Sear the pork in the pan over medium-high heat for5 minutes per side. Remove the pork from the pan and let it rest for10-15 minutes.

Add onions and cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Return the pork to the pan and add the remaining ingredients.

Cover and place in the oven. Cook for 2-3 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 140-150 degrees.

Let the roast rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.