Authentic Carnitas

Known as little meats in spanish this recipe is the tried and true one that you will love. The meat is tender and juicy in the inside but crispy and tasty on the outside. I serve this either smothered in green chile as a main course or in tacos. It can even be rolled up in tortillas and fried to make flautas.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  lbs  pork shoulder
• 4  garlic cloves
• 1  tablespoon oregano
• 3  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1  tablespoon cumin (ground)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  small  white onion (quartered)
• 1  quart  chicken stock

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in a large pot. Fill the pot with water just until the roast is covered in liquid.
2. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 hours covered.
3. Take the roast out of the stock once it is fork tender. Remove the bone and break the meat into 1 inch chunks keeping the fat attached to the pieces.
4. Lay the pieces flat on a baking sheet and bake on 450 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until the pieces are golden brown.
5. You can shred or cut the meat and serve as a filling for tacos, enchiladas, on a salad or in flautas. Or, keep the meat in chunks and smother with green chile.
6. Enjoy!