Carnitas
15 + 180 min 8 servings Medium
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Ingredients
- 2kg pork shoulder
- Orange juice
- Lard
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Corn tortillas
- Salsa, guacamole
Instructions
- 1
Cut pork into chunks, season with cumin, garlic.
- 2
Place in pot with orange juice and lard.
- 3
Braise at 160°C for 3 hours until falling apart.
- 4
Shred and crisp under broiler.
- 5
Serve in warm tortillas with salsa.
🌍 Cultural Info
Carnitas originated in Michoacán and the word literally means "little meats."