Carnitas

posted by breezy 5050 09-25-100 8:22 AM

Carnitas

2 lbs. pork butt
water
1/2 medium onion cut in half
1 large garlic clove
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried oregano crushed
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
salt or garlic salt


Place meat in a 3 qt. saucepan. Add water to cover, then add onion halves, garlic clove, salt, oregano, and cumin. Bring to a boil reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drain meat and put on rack in a baking pan. Sprinkle meat evenly with garlic salt or (salt). Bake for 45 minutes. While still warm, use 2 forks to shred meat. Serve with warm flour tortillas rolled up burrito style. Also can be used as a filler for tacos.

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