Turtles Braised Carnitas

by turtle66

Overall time: 2:30

Servings: 8 servings

INGREDIENTS

5 LBS Boston Pork Butt trimmed, cut into 3x3 inch chunks, 1 chopped onion, 7 chopped Cloves of Garlic,1 bay leaf, 3 cups of Orange juice,2 cup of Coke style Soda, 2 cups chicken stock, Salt& Pepper to taste.

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat and oil a large 8 quart or so Braising pan/pot Season Pork with Salt & Pepper Brown pork (Work in batches,add more oil if needed) add all of the Browned pork to the pan along with the remaining ingredients except for the chicken stock, Mix well and braise covered over medeum heat, add chicken stock to keep fluids up to the half way point up the side of the Carnitas through out the braising....braise till pork is very tender and can easily be shredded with a fork, about 2 1/2 hours give or take.. reseason with salt & pepper transfer to a serving bowl. Option: I like to crisp up my Carnitas by sauteing the shredded braised Carnitas in a hot nonstick pan with a little oil frying till tender crisp just before serving................Yum.

CHEF COMMENTS

Easy to make and Delicious with sides of Beans,Rice,Salsa and Tortillas...Leftovers make Gr8t Tacos, Burritos,Quesadillas and South Western Style Salads...

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