Caramelized Carnitas (pork)
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meats | Latin, Pork | 10 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 1/2 | lb | Boneless pork shoulder |
| 2 | T | Brown sugar, packed |
| 1 | T | Tequilla |
| 1 | T | Molasses |
| 1/2 | t | Salt |
| 1/4 | t | Black pepper |
| 2 | Garlic, finely chopped | |
| 1/3 | c | Water |
| 1 | Green onion with top, sliced |
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut pork into 1-inch cubes. Place cubes in single layer in a 1-inch skillet. Top with remaining ingredients, except for green onion. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally until water has evaporated and the pork is slightly caramelized, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle with green onion and serve with wooden picks. Posted to bbq-digest by Lloyd <lloyd2@mindspring.com> on Jun 27, 1999
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 145
Calories From Fat: 76
Total Fat: 8.4g
Cholesterol: 42.2mg
Sodium: 160.1mg
Potassium: 261.1mg
Carbohydrates: 4.7g
Fiber: <1g
Sugar: 4.2g
Protein: 12g