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Carmelized Carnitas Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time45 mins

Carmelized carnitas is a dish made from pork that has been slow cooked in a mixture of oil and spices until it is browned and caramelized. The dish is often served with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole.

 1 1/2 lb Pork Shoulder; Bonless,
 2 tb Brown Sugar; Packed
 1 tb Tequila
 1 tb Molasses
 ½ ts Salt
 ¼ ts Pepper
 2 ea Clove Garlic; Finely Chopped
  c Water
 1 ea Green Onion w/top; Sliced
1

Pork should be cut up into 1-inch cubes.

2

~Place pork cubes in single layer in 10-inch skillet.

3

Top with remainingingredients except green onion.

4

Heat to boiling; reduce heat.

5

Simmeruncovered, stirring occasionally unti the water has evaproated and the porkis slighly carmelized, about 35 minutes.

6

Sprinkle with green onion andserve with wooden picks.