shredded pork (carne de puerco deshebrada)
Shredded Pork (Carne de Puerco Deshebrada) 1 (2 1/2 pound) lean pork loin, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 onion, cut into quarters 1 carrot, cut into 4 pieces 2 cloves garlic, whole 2 ba...
Ingredients
- 1(2 1/2 pound) lean pork loin,
- 1onion, cut into quarters
- 1carrot, cut into 4 pieces
- 2clovegarlic, whole
- 2bay leaves
Directions
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Shredded Pork (Carne de Puerco Deshebrada) 1 (2 1/2 pound) lean pork loin, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 onion, cut into quarters 1 carrot, cut i
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Bring liquid to a boil and, using a small strainer, remove scum that rises to the top
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Add remaining ingredients
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then simmer the meat, uncovered, adding water as necessary, for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until it is tender but not dry
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When the liquid has cooled, strain it and reserve it for another use (it is excellent when used to make Mexican Rice)
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Shred the meat by hand or in a food processor with a plastic blade
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Makes about 4 cups.