Pork Carnitas Recipe

Place pork in a large pot. Add water to cover pork with a 2-inch allowance.

Add orange zest, garlic, onions, red pepper, cinnamon, bay leaves, and oregano. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer. Cover and simmer for 1½ hours or until pork is fork-tender. If needed, add water to keep meat submerged.

Season pork with salt.  Cook, uncovered, for another 30 minutes.

Make the red bell pepper sauce: Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add flour. Cook for 3 minutes. Add bell peppers and whisk in 1 cup water. Simmer for 10 minutes over low heat. Transfer to a blender; whiz until smooth. Place back in saucepan and boil until thick. Set aside until ready to use.

When pork is tender, shred meat. Fill a taco shell or tortilla with shredded pork and top with salsa. Drizzle with red bell pepper sauce and garnish with cilantro. Serve remaining sauce on the side.