How To Make Crispy Slow-Roasted Spiced Pork Carnitas | Food Wishes

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Pork tenderloin is leaner, while pork butt is often less expensive.

lard

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Preheat oven to 275°F.

In a large pot, combine pork, salt, pepper, cinnamon, cumin, Chinese 5-spice, orange peel and juice, garlic, and bay leaves.

Add enough water to cover the pork.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pork is fork tender, about 3 1/2 hours.

Remove pork from pot and let cool slightly.

Shred the pork using two forks.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add shredded pork to the skillet and cook until crispy, stirring occasionally.

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