Crispy Pork Carnitas
Ingredient and serving inspiration. Your finished dish will vary.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 chopped onion
- 8 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon each cumin and oregano
- juice of 2 oranges and 2 limes
- 3/4 cup cola
- 2 bay leaves
- salt and pepper
Method
- Season the shoulder and place it in a slow cooker with the remaining ingredients.
- Cook covered on low for about 8–10 hours, or high for 5–6 hours, until thoroughly cooked and easily shredded. Appliances and cut sizes vary.
- Shred the pork. Spread on a rimmed pan with a little cooking liquid and broil briefly until the edges brown. Watch closely.
- Serve with tortillas, onion, cilantro, and lime. Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
Adapted kitchen instructions; original archive inspiration: Cafe Delites.