Carnitas Of Jen Red Pork Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main - Jen Red Pork Carnitas
Method
Main - Jen Red Pork Carnitas
- 1
Prep and season
Pat the pork chunks dry and season evenly with 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
- 2
Brown the pork
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. In batches, sear the pork until browned on all sides. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
Sauté aromatics
In the same pot, add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 4–5 minutes. Add minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and dried oregano; cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Add flavorings
Return pork to the pot. Stir in orange juice, lime juice, orange zest, and bay leaves. If using guajillo chiles, add them now.
- 5
Braise
Add water; bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 2.5–3 hours, or until pork is very tender and can be shredded easily.
- 6
Shred
Remove pork; discard bay leaves and guajillo chiles. Shred meat with two forks.
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