Carnitas

7 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons seasoning salt
  • 4 lbs pork butt, cut into 2-inch cubes, some but not all of the fat removed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 medium onion, quartered
  • 5 large garlic cloves
  • warm tortilla, for serving

Directions

  1. 1
    Sprinkle the pork with the seasoned salt.
  2. 2
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. 3
    Put a roasting grate at the bottom of a roasting pan and pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the pan along with the liquid smoke.
  4. 4
    Arrange the pork on the grate and top with the onion and garlic.
  5. 5
    Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil.
  6. 6
    Bake for 2 hours, then remove the cover and bake until the pork is fork tender, about 1 more hour.
  7. 7
    When cooked through, transfer the pork to a large bowl.
  8. 8
    Shred the meat and stir in the pan juices.
  9. 9
    Serve with warm tortillas or use when making tacos, tamales, etc.

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