Caramelized Carnitas

Recipe Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs	681g / 24oz	Pork shoulder, boneless - *
2 tablespoons	30ml	Brown sugar - packed
1 tablespoon	15ml	Tequila
1 tablespoon	15ml	Molasses
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Pepper
2		Garlic - finely chopped
1/3 cup	78ml	Water
1		Green onion w/top - sliced

Recipe Instructions

* Pork should be cut up into 1-inch cubes.

Place pork cubes in single layer in 10-inch skillet. Top with remaining ingredients except green onion. Heat to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally until the water has evaporated and the pork is slightly caramelized, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle with green onion and serve with wooden picks.

Source:
Jo Anne Merrill

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