Easy Pork Carnitas

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Trim excess fat from pork shoulder and cut pork into 2-inch cubes. Season with salt and pepper on all sides.

Step 3

Heat a cast iron braiser over medium-high heat. Pour oil into the pot and brown pork on all sides, about 10 minutes. Cover with the lid.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until pork is crispy on the outside and soft, but fully cooked, on the inside, about 1 hour.