Delicious carnitas made from a large pork butt/shoulder, seasoned with various spices and cooked to perfection. Served with homemade tortillas and salsa verde, these carnitas are versatile for tacos, burritos, and more.
1: Preheat the oven to 225°F.
2: Place pork in a baking dish in a single layer.
3: Toss in the bone for extra flavor if desired.
4: Add onion quarters, garlic, dried chilies, and spices around the pork.
5: Sprinkle orange zest, coriander powder, salt, and pepper over the meat.
6: Squeeze orange juice over the pork and tuck in the orange rinds.
7: Pour oil over the ingredients, cover with foil, and bake for 3.5 hours.
8: After baking, remove aromatics and whole spices with tongs and discard.
9: Shred the pork and strain the broth, reserving it for other uses.
10: Place shredded pork in the air fryer and air-fry at 425°F for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.
