Citrus-Y Shredded Mexican Style Pork Recipe

Name: Citrus-Y Shredded Mexican Style Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lbs pork shoulder (Boston butt); 1 ½ cups orange juice (more if necessary); ½ cup lime juice; ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves; 3 -4 green onions, trimmed; 4 -6 large garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons pepper; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 big pinch cinnamon; 1 pinch clove; salt

Servings: persons

5 lbs pork shoulder (Boston butt)
1 ½ cups orange juice (more if necessary)
½ cup lime juice
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
3 -4 green onions, trimmed
4 -6 large garlic cloves
1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons cumin
1 big pinch cinnamon
1 pinch clove
salt

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Trim pork of excess fat.
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Blend all ingredients in food processor.
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Pour over pork, marinate overnight.
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Put pork and marinade into oven safe pot, uncovered.
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If needed, add a little broth so the liquid goes about 1/4 up the side of the pork.
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Bake at 275 for about 5 -6 hours until browned on the outside and falling apart.
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Shred with forks or by hand, removing any cartilage and excess fat.

1692

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

164

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lbs pork shoulder (Boston butt), 1 ½ cups orange juice (more if necessary), ½ cup lime juice, ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, and more.

Yes, Citrus-Y Shredded Mexican Style Pork falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Citrus-Y Shredded Mexican Style Pork

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