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Mexico Authentic home cooking from Mexico, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Mexico as Carnitas
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Carnitas

Aydee Gtz
Aydee Gtz @cook_4960914
Saltillo Coahuila

Carnitas

Aydee Gtz
Aydee Gtz @cook_4960914
Saltillo Coahuila
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Ingredients

75 minutes
  • 4.4 lbspork leg
  • 1orange
  • 1/2 cancola soda
  • 1 cupevaporated milk
  • 5 clovesgarlic
  • 1/4onion
  • 1 tablespoonsalt
  • 1 tablespoonthyme
  • 1 tablespoonoregano
  • 3bay leaves
  • 1.1 lbspork lard
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75 minutes
  1. 1

    In a pan, heat the pork lard and add the meat. Let it brown for about 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the spices and orange, let it cook for another 10 minutes, then add the soda and milk.

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  3. 3

    Stir with a wooden spoon to prevent sticking. Let it cook for about 1 hour and 15 minutes until the liquid is reduced and the meat is tender.

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  4. 4

    Once the meat feels tender, remove it and shred it.

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  5. 5

    Serve in corn tortillas with pico de gallo and your preferred salsa.

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Aydee Gtz
Aydee Gtz @cook_4960914
Published in the US on April 09, 2025 13:17
Saltillo Coahuila
Me encanta cocinar para mi familia y compartir con mis amig@s las recetas que hago. Preparar todo tipo de postres, pasteles, galletas, decoraciones etc etc😉 💞
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Carnitas Onion Pork Leg Pork Orange Garlic

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