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Crispy Shredded Pork

adapted from Bon Appetit
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time2 hours
Servings: 10
By: Heather Bursch

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs boneless country-style pork ribs or boneless pork shoulder
  • 2 1/2 cups of water
  • 1 teaspoon of grated orange peel
  • 1 cup of fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 6-8 cloves of garlic peeled and left whole
  • 1 teaspoon of sea salt
  • 1/4 cup of brandy, optional

Instructions

  • Cut each boneless rib strip into three pieces, each approximately two inches long. If using a pork shoulder, cut it into 2-inch cubes.
  • Remove large chunks of fat and reserve, but leave thin strips attached to the meat. Put all the meat and the removed fat pieces into a large pot or skillet with high sides.
  • Add all the ingredients except the brandy, stir, and let it come to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer, cover, and let the pork cook for about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Check occasionally and stir.
  • At the hour point, check to make sure the meat is still partially covered by liquid. Add 1/4 cup more water as needed, keeping the water at a simmer.
  • When the meat has been cooking for an additional 45 minutes, remove the lid, increase the heat, and boil the liquid down by half. This will take approximately 10 minutes.
  • When the meat liquid has been reduced by half, add the brandy (if using) and continue to cook the meat while the liquid evaporates. If you are skipping the brandy, continue cooking the liquid down; the meat will start to brown and crisp. Toss and turn the chunks, scraping up the browned bits as you can. Control the heat as needed.
  • When the liquid has almost evaporated and the meat has crispy edges, take it off the heat.
  • With two forks, pull apart and shred the remaining chunks of meat.
  • Discard any remaining pieces of fat.
  • Taste the meat and add salt as needed.
  • If you are making ahead, let it cool before refrigerating. When ready to reheat, add a tablespoon or two of water and stir until the pork is heated through.

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