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Carnitas 01

This Carnitas 01 recipe uses Water, Garlic, Salt, Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice, and Milk. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 8 cup
• 2 clove
• 1 tbsp
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Place the pork, water, onion, garlic and salt in a large pot or Dutch oven.

2. 2

   Cook, covered, over medium heat for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the pork is very tender.

3. 3

   Drain the fat.

4. 4

   Melt the lard in a saucepan.

5. 5

   As soon as it bubbles, add the orange juice and the milk, then the pork.

6. 6

   Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until the meat is browned, 15-20 minutes ( the orange juice and milk will cook off, leaving the pork brown).

7. 7

   Drain the meat immediately and place in a colander to let the excess grease run off.

8. 8

   Serve with hot corn tortillas and salsa, avocado or guacamole.

9. 9

   To make the tacos you can add chop onion, cilantro and some drops of freshly squeesed lime juice.