Name: Smoked Pork Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 45 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 lbs boneless pork butt; 1/2 cup Mexican-style BBQ rub; 3 oranges; 2 (12 oz) bottles Mexican Coca-Cola; 4 bay leaves; Corn tortillas, for serving; 1 white onion, diced; 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped; Salsa, for serving; Limes, for serving

1

Cut the boneless pork butt into large chunks, about 3-4 inches wide.

2

Generously season all sides of the pork chunks with a Mexican-style BBQ rub.

3

Place the seasoned pork on a smoker preheated to 300°F.

4

Smoke the pork until it reaches an internal temperature of 170°F.

5

Transfer the smoked pork chunks to a large foil pan.

6

Pour the juice of three oranges, two bottles of Mexican Coca-Cola, and add four bay leaves to the pan with the pork.

7

Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and return it to the smoker.

8

Continue to cook until the pork is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 207°F.

9

Remove the pan from the smoker and let the pork rest, still covered, for 30 minutes.

10

After resting, shred the pork using tongs or forks.

11

Serve the carnitas on warm corn tortillas with diced onion, chopped cilantro, salsa, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

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