Pork Carnitas Recipe

Name: Pork Carnitas Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 to 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast; salt and pepper (to taste); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large navel oranges; 1 lime; 1 large onion (quartered); 3 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:4h

Tender pork shoulder slow cooks with citrus, garlic, and spices, then gets crisped under the broiler for irresistible golden edges. This carnitas recipe is easy, flavorful, and made for tacos, bowls, and leftovers.

Updated at: Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:30:04 GMT