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Carnita II

List of Ingredients




Maria's Version:

2 lbs. Pork shoulder roast (remove fat and cut into cubes)
1 orange
1/2 lemon
10 and 1/2 oz. canola oil
3 cloves garlic
1/2 oz. salt
1 cup brown sugar

Heat oil to medium temperature. Add all ingredients except sugar. Cook on medium for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours.
After 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, take sugar and carmelize in small pan over medium heat almost to a burn.
Turn meat mixture to high and add carmelized sugar, stir and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
Drain meat thoroughly and serve with pico de gallo, tortillas, and beans.



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