Big Batch Carnitas – HexClad Cookware MX

Big Batch Carnitas – HexClad Cookware MX

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Carnitas are a beloved Mexican dish made by slowly cooking pork shoulder in its own fat until tender. This version uses Coca-Cola for a caramelized finish and i

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Ingredients

  • <strong>CARNITAS:</strong>
  • 4½ lb/2 kilograms boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1½-inch chunks
  • ½ lb/200 grams pork lard
  • 1 can of Coca-Cola (355mL)
  • 1 medium onion, quartered
  • 8 medium garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 limes, plus more lime wedges for serving
  • 1 orange, halved
  • <strong>RAW GREEN SALSA:</strong>
  • 1 lb/ 500 grams tomatillos, husks removed and chopped
  • 3 serrano chiles, stemmed and seeded if desired
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ¼ medium white onion, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
  • ¼ cup/30 grams cilantro leaves and tender stems, plus more for garnish
  • 1 ripe avocado—halved, pitted, and chopped
  • Warm corn tortillas, for serving

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