A Pot and A Prayer

Pulled Pork Carnitas on a Tamale Pie

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2 to 3 lbs pork shoulder or butt (I used the one with a little fat, but lean is perfect, too)
5 cloves garlic
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
a dash of cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
juice of 1 lime 1/4 cup orange juice
12 ounces rootbeer (or beer if you don't want it sweet)
1/4 cup salsa (I like to use a less chunky one)
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup yellow corn meal
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 can diced green chiles, optional (I skipped this)
⅓ cup milk
1 egg 1 can cream corn
2-3 cups carnitas
1 cup barbecue sauce (or enchilada sauce)
1 cup shredded white cheese (Jack, White Cheddar, Pepperjack, etc.)