Carnitas

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In a large bowl, combine the pork shoulder chunks with salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and dried oregano. Mix until the pork is evenly coated in the spices.

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3 pounds pork shoulder, cut into large chunks

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon dried oregano

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium onion, chopped

1 cup orange juice

1 lime, juiced

2 bay leaves

1 cup chicken broth

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For a more intense flavor, marinate the pork with the spices overnight before cooking.

You can broil the shredded pork for a few minutes after cooking to get crispy edges for added texture.

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