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Pork Carnitas

This is a two-day process so plan ahead. They're worth it though!

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs tomato paste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 10 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 to 2 1/2 pounds sirloin pork roast or Boston butt pork roast
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 Tbs lime juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • In a Dutch oven or oven proof skillet, mix together the tomato paste, salt, pepper, garlic cloves, and pork, then pour the broth over all and stir some more. Cover and put in the oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until the pork is very tender.
  • Cool and refrigerate overnight, then skim any solidified fat off.  Let the pork sit out for 30 minutes to get up to room temperature. Shred the pork or cut into small pieces.
  • Cook the pork in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until most of the liquid is evaporated, 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice.