Pork Carnitas

Method

1. 1
   • pork tenderloin1⅖ kg
   • ground cumin2 tsp
   • dried oregano1 tsp
   • smoked paprika1 tsp
   • saltto taste
   • black pepperto taste

   Season the pork chunks — Cut the pork into large chunks and season generously with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika.

2. 2
   • pork tenderloin1⅖ kg
   • onion1
   • garlic6
   • orange2
   • lime2
   • bay leaf2
   • vegetable oil2 tbsp

   Marinate with citrus and aromatics — Place the pork in a deep dish with the onion, garlic, bay leaves, orange and lime juice, and oil. Cover tightly with foil.

3. 3
   • pork tenderloin1⅖ kg

   Bake until fork-tender — Bake at 160°C for 2.5 hours until the pork is fork-tender and falling apart.

   ⏱2 hr 30 min
4. 4
   • pork tenderloin1⅖ kg
   • wheat tortilla12

   Shred and crisp the pork — Shred the pork with two forks, spread on a tray, and broil for 10 minutes until the edges crisp. Serve piled into warm tortillas.

   ⏱10 min