Seasoned Pork Carnitas | Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Step 1

Mix together the spices to make your seasoned salt blend and store in an airtight container.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 3

Rinse the pork butt, which usually comes in several pieces. Remove most of the fat and cut into 2-inch pieces. In a bowl, mix the pork pieces with the seasoned salt (1 tablespoon seasoned salt per pound of pork) and make sure they are all well coated.

Step 4

Place a roasting grate or baking rack inside a roasting or baking dish. Fill with the water and liquid smoke. Carefully, place the seasoned pork pieces onto the grate. Place the onion quarters and garlic cloves over the meat.

Step 5

Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 1 1/2 hours.

Step 6

Remove the foil and bake for 1 hour. Let cool enough to handle then shred the pork.