Carnitas

Name: Carnitas
Ingredients: 1 lb dried pinto bean (soaked); 3 lbs pork roast; 7 cups water; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano; 4 ounces green chili peppers, chopped (one can)

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 lb dried pinto bean (soaked)
3 lbs pork roast
7 cups water
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
4 ounces green chili peppers, chopped (one can)

Directions

1

Put all ingredients in a dutch oven. Cover and simmer about 5 hours, or until the roast falls apart and the beans are done. Uncover and cook about 1/2 hour until the desired thickness is achieved. Remove pork and shred.
2

I used some of the leftover cooking water to make rice to go with the meal. I've also used the leftover cooking water as a base for bean soup. Smashed some of the beans and added some whole to the water. Added more garlic, onions, grated carrots and macaroni. Made a great soup.