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Pork Carnitas with Pineapple and Cilantro

Name: Pork Carnitas with Pineapple and Cilantro
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southwestern American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs pork shoulder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 cup pineapple chunks; 1/4 cup cilantro; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp chili powder

Crispy pork with sweet pineapple and fresh cilantro.

130 minutes6 servings

Method

Season pork with salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder.
Cook pork in olive oil until browned, add orange juice, cover, simmer 1.5 hours.
Add pineapple, cook 10 minutes, stir in cilantro.
Shred pork, mix with pineapple, serve warm.
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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