Nick’s Picks: Pork Carnitas
Ingredients
- 6-8 Pounds Pork Shoulder or Picnic
- 2 Tbsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 Tsp Garlic
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 Tbsp Cumin
- 3 Cups Chicken Stock
- 2 Limes
- Cilantro to taste
For the Pickled Onions
- 1 Cup White vinegar
- 1 Cup Sugar
- Juice and zest of one lime
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro
- 2 Medium Red Onions Sliced very Thin
Method:
Combine all the seasonings in a small bowl. Pat dry the pork and rub it entirely with the spices. Sear off in a large pot on all sides.
Transfer the meat to a large crock pot or roaster. Add chicken stock. Cook on low for 8 hours.
Drain the liquid off and shred the pork, removing any bones or fat. Place the meat on a large sheet pan and sprinkle with lime juice and cilantro.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. Add a little more lime and cilantro if wanted. Serve with your favorite toppings!
Speaking of toppings, for the onions, place the vinegar and sugar in a small pot and bring to a simmer. Add in the onions and remove from the heat, stir.
Add in the lime and cilantro. Serve at room temp!