Fresh Ham Carnitas

Ingredients for 0

• 4 lb fresh ham roast

• 1 orange, peeled and torn into 4 pieces

• 1 yellow onion, peeled and cut into 6 pieces

• 8 garlic cloves, peeled

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 tablespoon dried oregano

• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

• 1 tablespoon chili powder

• 1/2 tablespoon salt

• 1/2 tablespoon whole peppercorns

• 1/2 tablespoon ground pepper

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

• Step 1

  Add all ingredients together with ham toast into a bag, ready for the sous vide. Leave in fridge until the sous vide is ready.

• Step 2

  Set sous vide up and add ham and wait patiently for 24-36 hours.

• Step 3

  Serve as tacos with quick pickled red onion (in apple cider vinegar), sliced Serrano peppers, shredded red cabbage, lime wedges, salsa, and fresh cilantro.

• Finishing Steps

• Step 0

  Pat meat dry and cut into cubes (about 1.5 in wide). Sear on all sides in a cast iron pan or broil in the oven for 5-7 min.

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