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2 (3 pound) boneless pork shoulders or butts (or whatever size you want
3 oranges, juiced
3 limes, juiced
Note you can use less juice but if you do add some stock in its place
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced

RUB
2 Tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Mix the rub ingredients in a small bowl and rub over the pork shoulders, let stand a few hours to overnight.
Squeeze the orange juice and lime juice into a large grill safe pan. Add the soy sauce and thinly sliced onions.

PORK CARNITAS COOKED ON PELLET GRILL
Preheat your pellet grill to 215°F, being sure your pellets are filled.
Place the seasoned pork in the pan over the onions and juices. Cook in your pellet grill at 215°F for 3-4 hours until it reaches and internal temperature of 165°F. Rotate the pork hourly to get smoke all around.
Carefully remove the pork from the panand place the pork shoulder on a cutting board. Cut the meat into large 2-3 inch pieces, being sure to to keep the pieces even. Return the chunks of pork to the pan with the onions and broth.
Cover the pan with tinfoil and return to the pellet grill. Turn the temperature up to 350°F and cook for about 2 hours until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 195°F.
Remove the tinfoil from the pan and allow the meat to rest for about 30 minutes.
Shred the pork and reserve the cooking liquid. After the pan of juices has set, skim the fat off the top and remove any fat or gristly pieces.

SAUTÉING CARNITAS
Drizzle some olive oil in a cast iron skillet. Heat the pan on your stovetop over medium-high heat or place it in your smoker and turn the temperature up to 400°F.
Place the smoked pulled pork along with a couple tablespoons of the reserved juices in the skillet. Cook until the bottom of the meat browns. Serve with tortillas and whatever fixings you prefer.

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