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Carnitas (Crispy, Tender Mexican Pork)

Makes
8 servings
Ingredients
6

6 things you may not have.

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Ingredients

Servings
8 servings
Amounts
  • 3 lb. boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), cut into 1½" pieces
  • 1 lb. pork belly, cut into 1" pieces
  • 1 cup homemade chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp. (heaping) Diamond Crystal or 1¾ tsp. (heaping) Morton kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • Warm corn tortillas, sliced avocado, shredded cabbage, chopped white onion, chopped cilantro, dried oregano, and lime wedges (for serving)
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