Carnitas

Ingredients

• 8 garlic cloves, peeled
• ½ medium white onion
• 1 T dried oregano
• ½ t dried thyme
• 1 ½ T kosher salt
• 5 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks (the butcher will do it for you!)
• 3 dried bay leaves
• 1 c Coke

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 450°F.

2. 2

   In a blender, add the garlic, onion, oregano, thyme, salt, and ½ cup water; blend until smooth.

3. 3

   In a 6-quart Dutch oven, add the pork and bay leaves (no more than 2 layers deep). Pour over the onion mixture and the Coke.

4. 4

   Cover with a lid and cook in the oven for 2 hours.

5. 5

   Uncover the pot and place it back in the oven. Check and stir every 10 minutes until the pork is slightly crispy and deep golden brown, about 30 minutes total.

6. 6

   Coarsely shred the pork. For tacos, serve on warm tortillas with chopped cilantro and onions and top with your favorite salsa.