BRAISED PORK CARNITAS

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Categories     Pork     Braise

Yield 6 - 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Carnitas
1 large onion, peeled and cut into thick slices
4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed with the side of a knife
1 bone-in pork shoulder or butt (4 to 5 pounds)
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
3 canned chipotle chillies in adobo sauce (or according to taste)
2 bay leaves
1/2 C orange juice
For Serving
8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
Salsa
Cubes of ripe avocado
Chopped cilantro, if desired
Mild green chilies, chopped (to taste)
Pickled jalapenos, chopped (to taste)
Monterey Jack Cheese (if desired)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients into the doufeu. Add enough water to cover the meat. Place on the stovetop over medium-high heat, cover the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until meat falls away from the bone (about 3 to 4 hours). Remove meat to a platter and preheat oven to 450°F. Pour off the broth and reserve if desired. (Broth can be refrigerated. After refrigeration remove any surface fat. It can even be frozen and used later in soups and stews.) Return the meat to the doufeu and placed it in the oven, uncovered. Bake until the pork is browned. Meanwhile, wrap 8 tortillas with foil and place in the oven for the last 15 minutes of cooking. Shred the pork coarsely with two sturdy forks, discarding any fat. Spread one quarter at a time in a hot skillet, pour 1/8 C orange juice over and heat until the juice starts to caramelize. Remove from pan and heap into two tortillas and serve.

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