Braised Carnitas Tacos
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
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Serves: 4-6
 
A slightly healthier twist on the usual fried carnitas, this slow braised version is every bit as satisfying.
Ingredients
  • 3-4 lb pork butt or shoulder, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 3 cups water or chicken broth
  • corn tortillas and desired toppings
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat the oven to 375. Add all the ingredients to a Dutch oven and season with salt and pepper. Bring stock to a boil, then remove from heat and cover with a lid, and place in oven to bake for 2 hours. Remove lid and cook over medium heat for another 30 minutes or so, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the pork has somewhat caramelized. Make sure not to stir the meat too much while it finishes cooking, so the meat can caramelize. Shred more if desired and serve in tortillas or over rice and beans.
Recipe by For the Love of... at http://www.fortheloveof.net/food-wellness/slow-braised-carnitas-tacos/