Simple Carnitas

Name: Simple Carnitas
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 7
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 bay leaves; 1 Tbsp whole black peppercorns; 3 1/2) pound boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 2 inch chunks; 6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed; 1 Tbsp ground cumin; 59 milliliters kosher salt; 2 oranges, quartered; 1 large white onion, quartered

Simple Carnitas might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 7 servings with 270 calories, 43g of protein, and 7g of fat each. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up ground cumin, onion, garlic, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the kosher salt you could follow this main course with the Low Fat Crumbs Cake (Kosher-Dairy) as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 3 hours.

Instructions

Place the pork shoulder, oranges, onion, garlic, kosher salt, cumin, black peppercorns, and bay leaves into a large Dutch oven.

Ingredients you will need

Black Peppercorns

Pork Shoulder

Kosher Salt

Bay Leaves

Orange

Garlic

Cumin

Onion

Equipment you will use

Dutch Oven

Add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Skim off any foam that rises to the top. Cover loosely, and simmer until the meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Allow the pork to cool, covered, in the broth for 1 hour. Shred the meat with two forks.

Ingredients you will need

Broth