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Crispy Pork Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooked Pulled Pork)

WEBMay 3, 2017 · Instructions. Rinse and pat dry pork with a paper towel. In the bowl of a 6-quart slow cooker, add pork, salt, pepper, oregano, …

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1. Rinse and pat dry pork with a paper towel.
2. In the bowl of a 6-quart slow cooker, add pork, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, onion, garlic, lime juice, orange juice, coke, and bay leaves.
3. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 8-10 hours, or high heat for 5-6 hours (until the meat falls apart).
4. Remove pork and shred with two forks (DO NOT DISCARD THE LIQUID!)

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Carnitas ~ Mexican Braised Pork – Leite's Culinaria

WEBOct 7, 2020 · Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) If your pot isn't ovenproof, transfer the pork and fat to a dish of some sort that's ovenproof. Slide …

1. Place all of the ingredients in a wide 6- to 7-quart heavy pot. (Don’t worry if everything isn’t completely submerged.) Bring to a boil, skimming any scum that collects on the surface as necessary.
2. Reduce the heat to medium-lowish and simmer vigorously, stirring occasionally, until the pork is fork-tender and the liquid has completely evaporated, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Discard the orange pieces and bay leaves.
3. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C)
4. If your pot isn’t ovenproof, transfer the pork and fat to a dish of some sort that’s ovenproof. Slide the pork into the oven, uncovered, and let it fry in its own fat until it’s browned, 20 to 30 minutes. There’s no need to stir. Serve it straight from the pot. (Leftovers—as if!—keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.) Originally published December 14, 2015.

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