Best Sweetest Mexican Cola Carnitas

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🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Cut pork into large pieces, removing meat from around the bone.

Roughly chop one whole onion and peel one whole head of garlic, using at least 8 whole cloves.

In a large pot, add meat, some skin, and bone for flavor.

Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot.

Pour in 3 cups of water, 1/2 cup of orange juice, and a bottle of Mexican cola.

Sprinkle on 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, plus 2 whole bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

On the stovetop, bring the mixture to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat to a low simmer and cook covered for 2 hours, then uncovered for about another hour until meat separates easily with a fork.

Rotate the meat a few times during simmering for even cooking.

After 3 hours, check for tenderness and let the meat sit in the broth for 15 minutes before serving.

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