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Carnitas de Cerdo con Cilantro y Ajo

Name: Carnitas de Cerdo con Cilantro y Ajo
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Oaxacan Mexican
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork shoulder; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 8 small tortillas

Oaxacan-style slow-braised pork with cilantro and garlic, served with tortillas.

130 minutes4 servings

Method

In a large pot, heat oil. Brown pork on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Add garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Cook 2 minutes.
Return pork to pot, add 2 cups water. Simmer 2 hours until tender.
Shred pork, serve in warm tortillas.
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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