Recipes

CARAMELIZED CARNITAS
  • Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 green onions
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Tequila
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • Guacamole (see page 88)
Directions
  1. Cut pork into 1-inch cubes, trimming off excess fat
  2. Peel and mince garlic
  3. Cut green onions across into thin slices and set aside
  4. Toss pork cubes with garlic, brown sugar, Tequila, molasses, salt and pepper and arrange in a single layer in a deep skillet
  5. Add the water and bring to a simmer. Continue to cook until water is all gone, stirring occasionally
  6. Continue to cook, stirring often to brown pork, about 45 minutes total cooking time. Serve carnitas in warmed corn tortillas with guacamole and green onions.


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