Cuban Adobo Pork Shoulder

INGREDIENTS

• 1 3-pound pork shoulder
• 5 medium garlic cloves, peeled and mashed
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
• 2 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 ½ - 2 teaspoons freshly ground cumin seeds
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (I like Malabar) or white pepper
• 3 or 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks (strictly optional, but nice to serve with the sauce)
• 1 – 2 cups of chicken stock, heated
• 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
• 2 medium onions, peeled and thickly sliced