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Ingredients

1 lb	pork shoulder, cut into large chunks
1 cup	orange juice
1 cup	water
2 tbsp	lard or vegetable oil
1	bay leaf
1 tsp	salt
1/2 tsp	black pepper
1	cinnamon stick
1	onion, quartered
2 cloves	garlic, peeled

Instructions

1. 1 In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat the lard or oil over medium heat.
2. 2 Add the pork shoulder chunks and sear until browned on all sides.
3. 3 Add the orange juice, water, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, cinnamon stick, onion, and garlic to the pot.
4. 4 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover.
5. 5 Simmer for about 2 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
6. 6 Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high to evaporate the liquid.
7. 7 Once the liquid has evaporated, allow the pork to fry in its own fat until crispy, stirring occasionally.
8. 8 Remove the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, onion, and garlic before serving.
9. 9 Shred the pork with two forks and serve warm with tortillas and toppings of your choice.