Hazelnut Free Slow-Braised Pork Carnitas in Lettuce Wraps

Slow-braised pork shoulder gets an irresistible treatment here — rubbed with turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon, seared until deeply golden, then coaxed into fork-tender perfection over a long, low braise with orange juice, lime, and bone broth. The real magic happens at the end when the shredded meat hits the broiler: those edges caramelize and crisp up in a way that makes the whole kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Spooned into cool, crisp butter lettuce cups and topped with sliced avocado, red onion, and fresh cilantro, every bite is a study in contrast — rich and savory against bright and fresh. Tree nut allergies can make navigating spice blends and store-bought braises genuinely stressful, but every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. Coconut oil handles the searing beautifully, and the braising liquid does double duty as a finishing drizzle before the broiler does its thing. This is the kind of hands-off, low-fuss cooking that rewards patience — most of the work is done by your oven — and the payoff is a platter that looks and tastes like you spent all day on it.

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