Crispy Pork Carnitas

Recipe View 10 mins Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Remove excess fat from the pork butt; cut the meat into 2-inch cubes and roughly chop the removed fat. (Prep time: 15 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a large bowl, combine the pork and chopped fat with garlic, olive oil, orange peel, orange juice, salt, bay leaves, black pepper, cumin, cinnamon, and 5-spice powder. Ensure the pork is thoroughly coated in the spice mixture. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover the dish tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil, then place on a baking sheet to prevent any spills. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 hrs 30 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the pork is easily pierced with a fork and feels very tender, approximately 3 1/2 hours.

Recipe View 15 mins Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Remove the garlic cloves, orange peel strips, and bay leaves from the baking dish. Transfer the pork to a colander set over a bowl to drain the rendered fat and juices. Reserve the accumulated juices. Return the pork to the baking dish and drizzle with a portion of the reserved juices. (Prep time: 15 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Cook under the preheated broiler for 3 minutes, then drizzle with more of the reserved juices. Continue broiling until the pork is beautifully crispy, about 3 to 5 minutes longer, watching carefully to prevent burning. (Cook time: 3-5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Transfer the crispy pork carnitas to a serving plate and drizzle with the remaining reserved juices. Serve immediately and enjoy! (Prep time: 5 minutes)