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In the US, carnitas are usually made by simmering pork in liquid, then shredding the meat. However, authentic Mexican carnitas involves slow-cooking pork in lard until fall-apart tender, increasing ...

4 lb pork shoulder / butt, skinless, boneless or 5lb/bone in 1 onion, sliced 1 jalapeno, deseeded, chopped 10 garlic cloves, smashed 2 oranges, juiced Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large non stick pan or ...

1. In a Dutch oven or deep pot set over medium heat, add lard and allow to melt. 2. Add pork pieces and fry 6 to 8 minutes or just until they develop a little color. 3. Add in Coke, oregano, oranges, ...

A lot of people eschew leftovers. Savvy cooks embrace them. Today’s recipe is one that came about because I had a cooked pork loin roast tucked away in the freezer as well as ingredients typically ...

Many meat lovers have a hard time choosing between Mexican carnitas and American pulled pork, not only because both are absolutely delicious, but because they offer some similar flavors and textures.

Perhaps Mexico’s most famous taco, the carnitas taco is steeped in history, passed down from generation to generation. And it has found its way from Quiroga in the state of Michoacan to North Texas.

Don't know what to do with all your extra Thanksgiving turkey? This leftover turkey carnitas recipe is way more interesting ...