COKE-BRAISED PORK CARNITAS

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Provided by Edward Mendoza

Categories     Citrus     Pork     Braise     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 pounds pork butt or pork shoulder (preferably Berkshire pork), trimmed, cut into 3x3-inch chunks
10 1/4 cups peanut oil, divided
4 cups orange juice
2 1/2 cups cola-flavored soda, divided

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Heat 1/4 cup peanut oil in heavy 8-quart pot over high heat. Working in batches, add pork to pot and sauté until browned on all sides, about 7 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer pork to large bowl.
  • Pour remaining 10 cups peanut oil into same pot. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pot; heat over medium heat until thermometer registers 280°F. Add pork to oil in pot (temperature of oil will drop to between 180°F and 200°F). Cook pork over medium heat until brown and tender, adjusting heat as necessary to maintain temperature of oil between 200°F and 220°F, about 1 1/2 hours. Using slotted spoon, transfer pork to another large pot. Add orange juice and 2 cups cola to pork and bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until pork is very tender, about 35 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup cola and stir over medium heat until meat falls apart and liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes longer. Season generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

Md RakEB
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These carnitas were the perfect addition to my taco night!


Christopher Catlin
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed these carnitas.


Tina Akter
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These carnitas were a little too spicy for my taste, but they were still good.


cynthia gomez
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my carnitas didn't turn out as flavorful as I hoped.


Shekh Kamarullah
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my carnitas turned out really tough.


SK GAMING
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The carnitas were a little dry, but they were still good.


Rahma Hesham
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I've never had carnitas before, but these were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


Danika Cherry
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These carnitas were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Shadiah Muhammad Zziwa
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I'm not a big fan of carnitas, but I really enjoyed this recipe.


shawn wilkie
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These carnitas were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


mahdi mirzaie
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I love that this recipe uses Coke. It gives the carnitas a really unique flavor.


Jubel Ahmed
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These carnitas were so easy to make! I just threw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Marcell Anderson
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my carnitas didn't turn out as tender as I hoped. I think I might have overcooked them.


Yukesh Thakuri
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The carnitas were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Zama Khumalo
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making these carnitas again and again.


TaYcoon Garrett
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I've made carnitas many times before, but this is the best recipe I've ever tried. The Coke adds a really unique flavor that I loved.


Mahendra Sakar
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These carnitas were amazing! The pork was so tender and juicy, and the flavor was incredible. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.