Green Chili and Peach Carnitas
Ingredients:
Rub: thoroughly mix 2 teaspoons of each
Pepper
Onion powder
Garlic Powder
Salt
Cumin
Cayenne (less if you prefer mild)
Oregano
Tajin (or chili powder)
Pork Butt
2 Peaches
4 oz Canned Green Chilies
1/4 Cup good Red Wine to deglaze
Juice of one lime
Garnish
Radishes
Cilantro
Cabbage
Directions:
Cut Pork Butt into 5 x 5 pieces. Rub thoroughly with the dry rub. Let marinate for 1 - 3 hours. Brown each piece. This may need to be done in batches to get a crispy finish.
Deglaze the pan with red wine as you are browning. Cook (and brown) peaches after chopping into small pieces (2 x 2).
Place pork, green chilies, peaches, red wine, and lime juice in a Dutch oven. Toss well and cook at 275 degrees for 4 - 5 hours or until very tender and shreds easily.
You may remove the lid and crisp up the top of prior to shredding.
Wonderful served with fresh tortillas or use in tacos, burritos, or enchiladas.