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Carnitas de Cerdo con Cilantro

Name: Carnitas de Cerdo con Cilantro
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Oaxacan Mexican
Ingredients: 1 kg pork shoulder; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 tbsp oil; 1 onion

Slow-cooked pork with cilantro

110 minutes6 servings

Method

Brown pork in oil, add onion
Add orange and lime juice, seasonings
Simmer 1.5 hours until tender
Shred, mix with cilantro and serve
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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