Carnitas Fajitas (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 5 pounds pork butt roast or shoulder.
02 - 4 bay leaves, fresh or dried.
03 - 1 tablespoon ground cumin.
04 - 1 tablespoon chili powder.
05 - 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano.
06 - ½ tablespoon minced onion.
07 - 1 teaspoon salt.
08 - ½ teaspoon ground peppercorn.
09 - 2 large navel oranges.
10 - 2 fresh lemons.
11 - 8 cloves fresh garlic.
12 - 1 large sweet or red onion.
13 - 1 large bell pepper, any color.
14 - 1 tablespoon avocado oil.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oven to 325°F. Cut pork into large chunks.
02 - Grate garlic with microplane. Squeeze citrus juices and combine. Mix dry spices separately.
03 - Heat Dutch oven on medium. Sear pork chunks all sides until brown. No extra oil needed.
04 - Add dry spices to meat while searing. Pour in citrus mix and garlic.
05 - Cover Dutch oven, put in oven for 3 hours at 325°F. Don't open during cooking.
06 - Remove pork, skim fat. Optional: reduce liquid on stove. Shred meat, return to liquid.
07 - Slice onion and pepper. Quickly sauté until soft and golden.
08 - Add meat to pan with vegetables, broil until golden. Serve with cilantro and citrus wedges.

# Notes:

01 - Dutch oven keeps meat moist during cooking.
02 - Don't open lid while cooking to keep heat in.
03 - Can reduce cooking liquid for more flavor.

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