Traditional Carnitas – Mexican Pork Confit

🧾 Ingredients:
4 lbs boneless pork butt or shoulder, cut into large chunks

1½ tsp kosher salt

¾ tsp black pepper

1 tsp ground cumin

1 onion, quartered

2 bay leaves

1 tsp dried oregano

2 tbsp fresh lime juice

2 cups water

1 medium orange, halved (use juice and peel)

Optional: 3 quarts pork lard (for confit-style cooking)

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