Carnitas Filling

Pork shoulder is simmered with Mexican spices to make this shredded filling for tacos, tamales, or burritos.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 179 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon cumin
• 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 pound boneless pork shoulder
• 1 onion, cut into 4 wedges
• 1 celery, cut into 1 inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place pork, garlic, onion, carrot, celery, and tomato in a saucepan. Season with chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, pepper, and bay leaf; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer until pork is tender, about two hours. Cool and shred. Use in tacos or tamales.