# Hubby's Carnitas

> My wonderful hubby makes these mouthwatering carnitas on the weekends and we enjoy them for every meal for days on end!

**Prep time:** 15 minutes
**Cook time:** 3 to 3 1/2 hours
**Servings:** 4

**Source:** Nutrient Dense Gluten-Free Recipes | Thyroid Pharmacist

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## Ingredients

- 3 to 5 pounds of boneless pork shoulder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- Dried chipotle peppers to taste
- Enough water to almost cover the meat

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## Shopping List

### Meat & Poultry
- [ ] 3 to 5 pounds boneless pork shoulder

### Produce
- [ ] 4 garlic cloves
- [ ] 1 onion

### Spices & Pantry
- [ ] Sea salt (need 1 tsp)
- [ ] Cumin (need 1 tsp)
- [ ] Black pepper (need 1/2 tsp)
- [ ] Chili powder (need 1/2 tsp)
- [ ] Dried oregano (need 1/2 tsp)
- [ ] Bay leaf (need 1)
- [ ] Dried chipotle peppers (to taste)

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## Instructions

1. **Preheat oven.** Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. **Season the meat.** Mix the spices and rub them on the meat. Place the meat in a covered pot. Add bay leaf, peppers, garlic and onion to the top of the meat. Pour enough water to almost cover the meat.

3. **Braise.** Braise for 3 to 5 hours, mixing the meat and turning it over ever hour or so. When most of the water is gone and the pork turns a slight brown, you'll know the meat is done! The meat should be tender and easy to shred with a fork.

4. **Serve.** Enjoy with eggs and spaghetti squash hash in the morning, with a salad at lunch, and with veggies for dinner!

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## Notes

- Hint: Can also be made in a slow cooker.

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## Serving Ideas

- With eggs and spaghetti squash hash for breakfast
- With a salad at lunch
- With veggies for dinner