Delicious Carnitas Recipe | Mexican Please
"Giving the pork shoulder a quick brine is the key to this delicious Carnitas recipe. I served this batch with a sharp Salsa Verde -- so good!!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2-2.5 lbs. pork shoulder
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1 orange
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1 lime
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1/2 onion
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1 jalapeno
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4 cloves garlic
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2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional)
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1 teaspoon salt
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freshly cracked black pepper (approx. 1/2 teaspoon)
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2-3 tablespoon oil
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4-5 tomatillos
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1/2 onion
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1 garlic clove
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2 serrano peppers
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10-12 sprigs cilantro
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salt to taste
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12-16 corn tortillas
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1/2 cup finely chopped onion
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freshly chopped cilantro
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3-4 limes
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cheese
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1/2 cup sea or kosher salt
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2-3 quarts water
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