This is an adopted recipe from Mean Chef. This looks really great to me and can't wait to try it, as I really enjoy Carnitas. Mean Chef word's are:
The special ingredient is Pepsi and this is fabulous. you can use carnitas in tortillas, serve like BBQ pork or great at a picinic on rolls. Recipe from Rio Bravo
Fuego spice mix (recipe# 66927): Combine all ingredients, mixing well.
02Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
03Agua Negra Marinade (recipe# 66927): combine all ingredients with a whisk.
04Stores in the refrigerator for 2 days.
05Carnitas: Trim away excess fat from pork and cut into 3 inch cubes.
06Dust meat with Fuego spice mix and press to adhere well.
07Squeeze juice from oranges into an airtight nonreactive container, add peels, garlic,pepper, pepsi and Aqua Negra marinade- mix to combine well.
08Add seasoned meat and refrigerate overnight.
09Remove meat from the marinade (reserve marinade) the next day when you are ready to cook.
10Heat oil/shortening in a large heavy skillet over high heat until fat is smoking; add pork and brown completely on all sides- about 15 minutes.
11Add reserved marinade and simmer for about 2 hours or until pork is tender and dark brown- add additional Pepsi as needed while cooking to keep meat covered.