CHIPOTLE COPYCAT

WHY make carnitas at HOME instead of carrying out?

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Grab a dutch oven

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INGREDIENTS

Add cubed pork shoulder to a dutch oven along with the remaining ingredients. Cover with water and bring to a simmer.

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After it bubbles, place the whole dutch oven in the oven and braise for two hours. Remove meat and strain the juices.

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Bring the juices to a rapid boil and reduce down until a spatula leaves a trail and the sauce is syrupy.

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Toss the meat with the syrup and place on a rack in a sheet pan. Broil until crispy! So easy!

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Spread your favorite rice or lettuce in a bowl and top with: -black beans -salsa -sauteed peppers/onions -shredded cheese -jalapenos -guacamole -sour cream -fresh lime

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CHIPOTLE COPYCAT

HOMEMADE CARNITAS BOWL

WHY make carnitas at HOME instead of carrying out?

MAKE AHEAD

SIMPLE RECIPE

GREAT PARTY DISH

Grab a dutch oven

STUFF TO DO

Get boneless pork shoulder from the butcher

Preheat oven to 300˚

INGREDIENTS

boneless pork shoulder roast 1 orange 1 lime 2 bay leaves cumin oregano salt + pepper

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WHAT YOU'LL NEED