Carnitas for Tacos - 1 Easy Step, No Frying

I show you my own method for making melt-in-your-mouth carnitas, all in one step. We start with the many details of preparing the pork and adding cinnamon, cloves, oregano and kumquats. It's all slowly braised for perfectly tender pork with crispy edges, without the need for frying or broiling. These carnitas are the filling for a do it yourself taco station.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

n a 13x10 roasting pan or round braising pot with lid, toss pork in salt and pepper and sprinkle with spices, onions, garlic, kumquats and pour in the chicken stock . Liquid should not completely cover meat. Cover meat and braise pork in oven at 350 F for 2 ½ to 3 hours total, removing lid or foil after 2 hours , until very tender, turning over with tongs several times to ensure even flavouring. Corners of meat should be exposes and crisp bits will develop. You are looking for a very tender centre with crispy edges.

Step 2

When ready to serve, remove pork from juices and full apart gently with fork or slice with knife. If using Kumquats, chop some of them with meat.

Step 3

Serve on tortillas with garnishes.