Dd's Coca Cola Carnitas

COCA COLA CARNITAS

 

2 # boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces

1 ½ c. Coca-Cola

1 c. beef stock

2 medium onions, thinly sliced, divided

6 cloves garlic, smashed

1 ½ tsp. kosher salt

3 tsp. chili powder

2 tsp. ground cumin

2 tsp. dried oregano

½ tsp. cayenne pepper, as desired

Garnish: cilantro, guacamole, pickled red onions, shredded Jalapeno Monterey Jack cheese

 

In a mixing bowl toss together pork, salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano and cayenne pepper. 

In a large saucepot over medium heat brown pork pieces in oil. Add cola, broth, ½ of onions and garlic. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cover, cook 1 hour. Add remaining sliced onion. Continue cooking an additional hour until meat is tender. Shred meat with 2 forks stirring to coat meat with reduction.

Serve with tortillas, Mexican rice and garnishes as desired. Serves 3-4.