Pork Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)

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.

Cut pork shoulder into 1" cubes and remove excess fat.

Juice the lime and orange, retaining the orange peel for the braising liquid.

In a large pot, combine the pork, onion, lime juice, orange juice, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.

Add chicken broth (or water) to cover the pork.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pork is tender.

Remove pork from pot and let cool slightly before shredding.

Cooking Techniques

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