• prep: 15 min
• cook: 9 hr
• total: 9 hr 15 min

servings:

My family loves pulled pork, this Carnitas recipe is always a hit in our household. It combines the perfect amount of heat with a just a hint of sweet. Scoop it into tacos with all your favourite toppings. Taco night has never been easier.

• 3.5 pounds pork shoulder (also known as pork butt, or blade roast)
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ancho chile pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon coriander
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 8 ounces of Coke (use water if watching your sugar consumption)
• 8 ounces of water
• 2 oranges, halved
• 2 limes, halved
• 3 garlic cloves
• Taco Toppings:
• 1 packages of corn, or flour, tortillas
• 1 to 2 tomatoes, cut into small chunks
• ½ red onion, diced
• ½ bunch of green onions, diced
• Avocado, sliced thinly
• Fresh cilantro, to taste
• Optional:
• Salsa
• Lettuce

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