Mexican Pulled Pork (Carnitas)

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2008, America's Test Kitchen TV

Like the best barbecue, carnitas offer fall-apart hunks of crisp meat—but without the hassle of tending a fire.

SERVES 6

TIME 3 hours

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Unlike Southern-style barbecued pulled pork, carnitas, Mexican shredded pork, can be cooked indoors. Spanish for “little meats,” this staple is used as a filling in tacos and burritos and boasts tender chunks of pork with a lightly crisped,...

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