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Ingredientes
- Freshly shredded with about a cup of liquid addedAfter refrigerationIngredients
- 1.5 pounds pork, cubed (tougher cuts are ideal)
- salt & pepper
- 6 - 8 cloves of garlic
- several springs of fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 stock (any kind will do)
- 1 pound of lard
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