Pork Carnitas

Ingredients for 6

• 4 pound boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2 inch slices

• 1 medium onion, rough chop

• 2-4 bay leaves

• 1 cinnamon stick, broken (or 1 T ground)

• 7 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed

• 1 orange, quartered (peel included)

• 1 T salt

Directions

• Step 1

  Cut pork shoulder into 2 inch steaks. Place in a large bowl, add all remaining ingredients. Squeeze orange quarters and include orange pieces in mixture.

• Step 2

  Mix everything. Place in 1-2 vacuum bags.

• Step 3

  Cook 8-12 hours at 185. More is okay if it works with your schedule.

• Step 4

  Upon completion, place mixture in a sheet pan. Remove any inedible bits and orange quarters. Spread mixture evenly around sheet pan(s.) Not too crowded.

• Step 5

  Place under broiler for around 10-30 minutes. Checking meat, turning to get good crispness every few minutes. Crisp to your liking.

• Step 6

  Eat with a squirt of lime, along with some diced onion on a warm corn tortilla.

• Finishing Steps

• Step 0

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