Portuguese Cacoila
This is a wonderful sandwich filler made from pork that cooks until it is shredded. It is spicy and can be served on rolls or on rice. There are variations to this recipe, but this one comes from my Aunt Fanny in Fall River, Mass. Thanks Aunt Fanny!
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INGREDIENTS
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- 1teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2cup orange juice
- 1⁄2cup red table wine
- 1teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄2teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄4teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 -2cup water
- 1tablespoon Crisco
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DIRECTIONS
- Wash pork, cube and place in large pot.
- Slice onions and place in pan.
- Add all other ingredients.
- Cook at low heat for 1-1/2 hours; if mixture becomes dry, add 1 cup water and stir; DO NOT ALLOW TO DRY OUT! Continue to add small amounts of water as needed; Stir often to prevent sticking.
- Pork should be tender and break apart easily.
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