Carnitas (braised Pork)
Ingredients
- 1 bone-in pork shoulder or butt (4-5 lbs)
- About 4 cups regular-strength chicken broth
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 1 tablespoon each, coriander seeds and cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano leaves
- 3 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
Place pork, broth, onion, coriander,cumin, oregano, chiles, if desired, and bay leaves in a 5-to-6 quart pan. Add enough water to just cover the meat. Cover the pan and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until meat pulls apart easily with a fork (3 to 4 hours). Lift out meat (reserve broth for other uses, if desired). Discard fat. Place pork in a large roasting pan and bake, uncovered, in a 450 degree oven until sizzling and browned (about 20 minutes). Pull off chunks of meat and shred with 2 forks, discarding fat. Makes 6 to 8 servings.