Dutch Oven Carnitas

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

Step 2

Add the pork, lard, water, garlic, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, black pepper, cumin, salt, and oregano to the Dutch oven. Use your hands or a citrus squeezer to juice the lime and orange into the Dutch oven. Then place the spent lime and orange halves in the Dutch oven, cover, and bake for 3 hours.

Step 3

Remove the Dutch oven from the oven and set your broiler to high heat.

Step 4

Transfer the pork to a large baking sheet and break it apart/shred it using two forks. Drizzle one cup of the cooking liquid atop the pork, toss to coat, and arrange it in a single layer.

Step 5

Broil for 8-10 minutes until browned and crispy. Remove from oven, toss with more of the cooking liquid, and serve warm.