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ernesto's mexican food carnitas
Ernesto's Mexican Food Carnitas Source: Ernesto's Mexican Food, Sacramento, California 1 (2 pound) pork shoulder roast (remove fat and cut into 6-inch cubes) 1 orange 1/2 lemon 10 ...
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Ingredients7 items
Ingredients
- 1(2 pound) pork shoulder roast (remove
- 1orange
- 1/2lemon
- 101/2 ounces canola oil
- 3clovegarlic
- 1/2ouncesalt
- 1cupbrown sugar
Directions
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Ernesto's Mexican Food Carnitas Source: Ernesto's Mexican Food, Sacramento, California 1 (2 pound) pork shoulder roast (remove fat and cut i
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Place all ingredients in oil except sugar
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Cook on medium temperature for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours
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Take sugar and caramelize in small pan over medium heat almost to burn
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Turn meat mixture heat to high and add caramelized sugar, stir and cook for an additional 15 minutes
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Drain meat thoroughly
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Serve with pico de gallo salsa, fresh homemade tortillas, frijoles and margaritas.