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Carob Balls Recipe

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Step #1 In a large, heavy Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid, heat 3 to 4 tbsps of the lard or oil over high heat until almost smoking.
Step #2 Add about one third of the pork (just enough to fit in one layer).
Step #3 Spice up lightly with salt & pepper & scatter one third of the orange zest over it.
Step #4 Reduce the heat to medium-high & cook, until the pork is browned & crisp on all sides, uncovered, about 15 to 20 mins.
Step #5 Remove the meat to a large bowl & reserve.
Step #6 Cook the remaining pork in two batches in the same manner, adding another 1 or 2 tbsps of lard if necessary.
Step #7 Drain off the excess fat from the Dutch oven; return the browned meat to the pan, & bring to a boil over high heat, add the orange juice, stirring frequently to coat the meat on all sides.
Step #8 Reduce the heat to medium & let simmer, uncovered, until the liquid reduces to a syrupy glaze, 10 to 15 mins.
Step #9 While the orange juice is reducing, preheat the oven to 300?.
Step #10 Bake, tightly covered, until the meat is very tender but chewy, about 40 mins.
Step #11 Drain off the fat that has accumulated & serve the Carnitas hot, with flour or corn tortillas & any kind of salsa.
Step #12 Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Step #13 --.
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