Simpy'S Carnitas

Name: Simpy'S Carnitas
Ingredients: 4 -5 lbs boneless pork shoulder; 32 ounces chicken broth; 1 onion, quartered; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon cumin; 2 bay leaves; Serve With; corn tortillas or flour tortilla; pico de gallo; hot sauce; sour cream; avocado; cheese; lettuce

14 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

4 -5 lbs boneless pork shoulder
32 ounces chicken broth
1 onion, quartered
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon cumin
2 bay leaves
Serve With
corn tortillas or flour tortilla
pico de gallo
hot sauce
sour cream
avocado
cheese
lettuce

Directions

1

Cut the pork meat into 2-3 inch chunks and discard big pieces of fat, leave some fat as it adds to the flavor. Chop the cilantro and quarter the onion.
2

In a large pot add the pork, onion, cilantro, cumin and chicken broth; turn to medium-high heat. If necessary, add more chicken broth so that the meat is covered. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 3-4 hours or until the meat is very soft and pulls apart easily.
3

Remove the meat and place it in a roasting pan, discarding the onion and broth. Bake for about 20 minutes at 450 degrees, until the meat is brown and crispy.
4

Serve with corn or flour tortillas, Pico de gallo, hot sauce, sour cream, avocado, cheese, lettuce or what ever you like.