Carnitas Recipe (Mexican Pulled Pork)

Name: Carnitas Recipe (Mexican Pulled Pork)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 310 min
Total time: 330 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 lb boneless pork roast, (pork butt or pork shoulder); 3 tsp fine sea salt, (or 2 1/2 tsp table salt); 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 5 garlic cloves; 4 Tbsp lime juice, (from 2 limes); 1/2 cup orange juice, (from 2 oranges); 1 cup chicken broth; 2 bay leaves, optional

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

5h 10m

Total Time

5h 30m

This flavorful and tender Carnitas Recipe (Mexican Pulled Pork) is made with a 4 lb boneless pork roast, seasoned with sea salt, black pepper, and oregano. Cooked with onion, garlic, lime juice, orange juice, and chicken broth, this dish is perfect for tacos, burritos, or rice bowls.

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