Categories: Mexican

Ingredients

• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 lb. pork shoulder roast
• 2 to 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 thinly sliced onion
• 4 medium tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 whole cloves
• 2 dried chipotle chilies
• 3/4 cup water or meat stock

Directions

1. eheat the oven to 325.

2. Salt and pepper the pork and allow the meat to come to room temp.

3. Add olive oil to a large oven-proof pan.

4. Sear the pork in the pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side.

5. Remove the pork from the pan and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

6. Add onions and cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent.

7. Return the pork to the pan and add the remaining ingredients.

8. Cover and place in the oven. Cook for 2 to 3 hours.

9. Let the roast rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.

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