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Sweet And Spicy Carnitas

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast, such as pork butt or blade
• 2 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp ancho chile pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp coarse salt
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp dried cilantro
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 8 ounces Coke or water
• 8 ounces water
• 2 oranges, juiced
• 2 limes, juiced
• 3 cloves garlic
• Toppings (optional) -1 package of corn or flour tortillas, 1-2 tomatoes (cut into small chunks), 1/2 red onion (diced), 1/2 bunch of green onions (diced), an avocado (sliced thinly), cilantro leaves, salsa, lettuce (shredded)

Directions

1. Mix all the dry ingredients and coat the pork roast in a slow cooker.
2. Pour orange and lime juice on roast.
3. Add the garlic.
4. Cover and cook for 9 to 10 hours.
5. Pull apart meat and cook in an oiled frying pan over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl.
7. Meanwhile, prepare any optional toppings you plan to serve, except for the avocado.
8. Heat tortillas in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds, or warm them on a pan.
9. Serve meat on tortilla and add toppings.

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