Carnitas Filling

This recipe is so easy and our family loves to serve "taco style" in homemade flour tortillas.  This filling would also be great in burritos and enchiladas!

Start with a boneless pork shoulder.  We had the meat department at our supermarket cut one for us.  All we had to do was ask.

Add just enough water to cover.

Season with chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, pepper, and bay leaf.  Bring to a boil then reduce temperature to a simmer.  Cover and simmer until pork is tender (about two hours).

Cool and shred meat.

The carnitas filling turns out tender and DELISH.  Save the broth and use as soup for a later lunch. 

Carnitas Filling

1 pound boneless pork shoulder

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 onion, cut into 4 wedges

1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces

1 celery, cut into 1 inch pieces

1 tomato, chopped

1 tblsp chili powder

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp pepper

1 bay leaf