Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium high heat. Mix 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp pepper, ½ Tbsp oregano and ½ Tbsp cumin, then rub all over pork chunks. Add pork to the heated pot, working in batches if necessary, and sear on all sides.

Step 2

Juice lime and oranges into a bowl, reserving the juiced citrus pieces. Mix thyme and remaining salt, pepper, oregano and cumin into the juice.

Step 3

Place sliced onion in a slow cooker, then top with pork chunks. Add on top reserved citrus pieces, along with garlic and bay leaves. Pour Coca-Cola all over the pork, followed by the juice mixture. (Do not pour the Coke after the juices, as it will rinse the seasonings off of the pork)

Step 4

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until pork is easily shreddable with a fork.

Step 5

Remove pork chunks to a oiled baking sheet. Broil on high for about 5 minutes, until it is browned and crisp.

Step 6

Using two forks, shred the pork.

Step 7

Serve in tacos or burritos, with rice and beans, or on nachos.