CITRUS CARNITAS - PORK SHOULDER
Steps:
- 1. with a sharp knife, cut the pork shoulder into a few large chunks. you don't want them bite-sized; I made mine about 3-4 inches across. place port pieces in a large zipper storage bag. 2. in a small bowl, combines the dry ingredients. add the spice blend to the bag, zip it closed, and shake it assertively until all the pieces are coated with spices. feel free to add hips to the shaking action. 3. place the port in a large, deep pot. pour the lime and lemon juice into the bottom of the pot, then add water to just cover the meat. 4. place the pot on high heat and bring the water to a rip roaring boil. when it's rolling, reduce the heat to keep a steady, strong simmer with the pan uncovered. the liquid should bubble a fair amount, but should not be a vigorous boil. while it's cooking, it will look like uninspired soup. DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED. as the water evaporates, the powerful acidic qualities of the citrus juice tenderizes the meat. 5. at about the 2 hour mark, check the pot. the water should be much lower and maybe even almost gone. things are about to get interesting! allow all the water to cook out of the pn and watch as the meat magically fries and caramelizes in the pork fat and fruit juice. it is a thing of beauty - but now you need to pay attention so the alluring exterior doesn't burn. 6. carefully turn the hunks of meat - without shredding them - to brown all sides, then remove the hunks to a plate and let them rest for 5 mins before eating BRIES NOTE - after cooking, i shred the pork, and made lettuce wraps with fajita style onion and peppers and guac. I'll eat this meat by itself, with steamed veggies, also with eggs. protein for at least 8 meals!
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