Pork Carnitas

This requires very little prep. time and is a favorite of those who try it! Has a hint of orange flavor.Serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. From a grocery story circular.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  lbs boneless pork shoulder
• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1  orange, quartered
• 1  lime, quartered
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup water

Directions

1. Trim fat from pork and cut into cubes.
2. Heat oil in a large pot and add pork, garlic and onion. Cook over high heat for 5 to 10 minutes to brown pork.
3. Add orange, lime, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, pepper and water to pot; stir and bring to a a boil.
4. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until pork is tender.
5. Remove cover and cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until liquid has cooked off.
6. Press with the back of a spoon to break up meat and spoon into warmed flour or corn tortillas.