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Simple Braised Carnitas
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes
Ready In: 140 Minutes
Servings: 6
A simple take on the tasty mexican pork dish.
Ingredients:
1 medium onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 lbs boneless pork butt (shoulder)
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons crushed black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions:
1. Cut pork butt into 1 inch cubes and place in a wide pan. Barely cover the the pork with water or low sodium vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
2. Turn heat down to medium-low and cook until all liquid is gone.
3. Turn heat back up to medium-high and fry pork until fat has melted and pork has browned. Remove pork.
4. Heat vegetable oil in pan. Add onions and saute until translucent.
5. Add garlic and chili powder, cooking for 60 seconds.
6. Add reserved pork.
7. Season to taste.
8. Serve with yellow rice or rolled in a corn or flour tortilla.
By RecipeOfHealth.com