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Stav Kogan

CARNITAS

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 (2-pound) pork shoulder
  • 3 to 4 cups water
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 3 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 2 tsp dried oregano

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. In a large ovenproof pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.
  3. Season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper, and gently lower it into the pot.
  4. Sear for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until browned.
  5. Add the water, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and oregano, and transfer the pot to the oven.
  6. Cook for 1½ to 2 hours, or until the pork is cooked through and can easily be shredded with a couple of forks.
  7. Shred the whole thing, stir it around in the cooking liquid, and serve.

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