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Carnitas

Slow-cooked pork crisped at the edges, juicy within.

Carnitas
Time180 min
Serves6
Rating★ 4.8
LevelMedium

Method

1

Brown the kg pork shoulder hard on all sides in a heavy pot, then set it aside.

2

Soften the aromatics and orange in the rendered fat until sweet and golden.

3

Return the kg pork shoulder, add liquid halfway up, cover, and braise low until fork-tender.

4

Reduce the liquid into a glossy sauce, spoon it over, and serve.

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