Make homemade carnitas with a short list of ingredients and no special equipment. The juicy Mexican pulled pork has perfectly crisp edges, ideal for turning into tacos.
Ingredients:
1 (3 1/2-pound/1.6kg) boneless pork shoulder or butt, without the rind
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 large white onions, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup dark beer
1 bay leaf
3 cups fresh cilantro, leaves and stems, roughly chopped, divided