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Savory Pork Carnitas

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Perfection takes time, and this savory pork carnitas dish is worth the wait. The intensely savory shredded pork, tucked into a tortilla shell and crowned with fresh cilantro, pico de gallo, hot salsa, cool sour cream and a little kick of fresh lime is a delight to the senses. With instructions for both oven-baked and slow-cooker carnitas below, this recipe will enable you to create delicious carnitas at any time. Great for family dinner or a build-your-own pork carnitas bar for entertaining!

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Ingredients

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3 lbs. Boneless Pork Shoulder, trimmed of excess fat
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¾ c. Chicken Broth
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¾ c. Fresh Orange Juice (about 2-3 oranges)
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3 T. Fresh Lime Juice (about 2 limes)
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2 tsp. Salt, or to taste
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1 tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper
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2 tsp. Ground Cumin
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2 tsp. Dried Mexican Oregano (can substitute Italian oregano)
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1 tsp. Ground Coriander
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1 tsp. Ancho Chili Powder
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1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper, to taste
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1 Small Yellow Onion, chopped
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6 Garlic Cloves, minced (about 2 T.)
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1 ½ T. Vegetable Oil; Warmed corn tortillas, diced yellow onions, cilantro (for serving)

Cooking Directions

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To Make in a Slow-Cooker: Place pork in slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth, orange juice and lime juice.
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Sprinkle in salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, coriander, chili powder and cayenne pepper, onions and garlic.
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Cover and cook on low heat 8 hours. Leave the liquid in the slow cooker, remove pork and shred with two forks.
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Spray a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
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Place pork on baking sheet, pour over 1 cup reserved broth (try and strain out onions when ladling broth out), drizzle with oil and toss and spread into an even layer.
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Position oven rack near broiler and preheat broiler to high.
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Broil until pork is browned and crispy in places about 3 – 6 minutes.
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Serve warm in tortillas with desired toppings.
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To Make in the Oven: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cut pork into 4 portions place in a large pot and cover, then and roast with the broth, juices, and spices until it easily shreds with a fork, about 3 1/2 – 4 hours.
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Spray a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
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Place pork on a baking sheet, pour over 1 cup reserved broth (try and strain out onions when ladling broth out), drizzle with oil and toss and spread into an even layer.
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Position the oven rack near broiler and preheat broiler to high.
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Broil until pork is browned and crispy in places about 3 – 6 minutes.
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Serve warm in tortillas with desired toppings.

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