Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)

Name: Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 1 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 pounds pork shoulder (boneless); 1 packet taco seasoning; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion (sliced); 6 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 cup salsa; 1/2 cup beef broth; 6 large bay leaves

Instructions

Prep:1minCook:6h

My family adores this homemade Mexican carnitas recipe. The meat is slow-cooked until shredded and packed with flavor. The meat melts in your mouth! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Updated at: Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:17:21 GMT