Carnitas

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 300°F.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium high heat.

Step 3

While the oil heats, place the pork chunks in a large bowl, sprinkle with the salt and pepper, and toss to coat. In a medium sized bowl, mix together the chicken stock, lime juice, and seasonings and whisk to blend.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, sear the seasoned pork chunks in the Dutch oven until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per side. Pour the sauce over the pork, cover, and transfer to the oven.

Step 5

Roast until the meat is tender, about 3 hours. Once the pork shreds easily with a fork, remove it from the oven and shred the pork.

Step 6

You can serve the carnitas just like this, but if you prefer them crispy, as I do, raise the oven temperature to 400°F, line a sheet pan with foil, and spread the shredded pork on the sheet pan in an even layer. Place it in the oven and cook until the pork is crispy around the edges, about 10 minutes.