CARNITAS TACOS (PULLED PORK)Adapted only a tiny bit from Smitten Kitchen We often buy already cooked

CARNITAS TACOS (PULLED PORK)
Adapted only a tiny bit from Smitten Kitchen

We often buy already cooked pulled pork here, but last night A decided to try making his own. This wasn’t an easy endeavor, since we don’t have a slow cooker or even a crock pot. But wow, fancy tools don’t matter when you have delicious meat and spices. This was super delicious, compounded by the fact that we made our own tortillas and a delicious slaw. 

Ingredients:

3 pounds boneless pork shoulder or pork butt, cut into 2-inch cubes
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup lime juice (from about 2 to 3 limes)
4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Kosher salt, plus more to taste

Corn tortillas, for serving
Avocado slices, chopped cilantro and slaw

Directions:

1. Place the pork in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot. Add the orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt and enough water to just barely cover the meat. Bring the pot to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer uncovered for two hours. Don’t touch the meat. Seriously, don’t touch it!
2. After two hours, increase the heat to medium-high and while occasionally stirring and turning the pieces, continue to cook for about 45 minutes, or until all of the liquid has evaporated, leaving only the rendered pork fat. Let it sizzle in this fat long enough to brown at the edges, turning pieces gently, only as needed.
3. When pork has browned on both sides, it’s ready. Adjust seasonings to taste and serve on tortillas with slaw.