Leftover Turkey "Carnitas" Recipe

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Ingredients (6)

  • Any amount leftover cooked dark-meat turkey (thighs and drumsticks) (see note)
  • 1 orange, preferably sour, per pound (450 grams) of leftover turkey meat (see note)
  • 1 medium onion (about 6 ounces; 175 grams) per pound (450 grams) of leftover turkey meat
  • 2 bay leaves per pound (450 grams) of leftover turkey meat
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, chicken fat, turkey fat, or duck fat per pound (450 grams) of leftover turkey meat
  • Kosher salt

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