Crispy Carnitas

1. 1

   Cut pork into 2 inch cubes. and place in a large bowl or large plastic bag.

2. 2

   Combine salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano and cayenne; rub all over meat and set aside.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

4. 4

   Heat grease in a large oven safe saucepan or Dutch oven.

5. 5

   Brown meat well on all sides, about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Pour marinade into pan and stir with a wooden spoon to remove any brown bits from the bottom and coat the meat; add water to just about cover meat.

7. 7

   Bring pot to a boil, cover and place in oven.

8. 8

   Cook until tender, about 2 hours; remove from oven and set to broil.

9. 9

   Let cool slightly, then shred, with your hands, into bite size pieces; return to braising liquid.

10. 10

    Stir, then remove meat, in a single layer, to a shallow baking sheet.

11. 11

    Broil a couple of minutes on each side to crisp lightly and serve.

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