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

David Alther
David Alther @cook_4872176
Mexico

This recipe is one of my favorites because it carries tradition in my family. I hope you enjoy it.

This recipe is one of my favorites because it carries tradition in my family. I hope you enjoy it.

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Pork Carnitas

David Alther
David Alther @cook_4872176
Mexico

This recipe is one of my favorites because it carries tradition in my family. I hope you enjoy it.

This recipe is one of my favorites because it carries tradition in my family. I hope you enjoy it.

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Ingredients

2 hours
10 servings
  1. 6 1/2 lbspork (I recommend shoulder or neck)
  2. 3 clovesgarlic
  3. 1onion
  4. enough lard to cover the meat
  5. salt and pepper
  6. aromatic herbs
  7. 2oranges
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2 hours
  1. 1

    Marinate the meat by blending garlic, onion, and milk. Add pepper and herbs. Do this for at least 3 hours. Personally, I recommend chopping the meat a bit so it absorbs the flavor.

  2. 2

    Heat the lard in a pot until it starts to steam. Add the meat cut into medium pieces and about a handful of salt.

  3. 3

    The meat will sear and prevent the juices from escaping. At this point, lower the heat so the carnitas don't dry out. Stir constantly to prevent sticking or burning. Add the squeezed oranges with peel to the lard while cooking, along with some of the marinade.

  4. 4

    Check the meat constantly. When it's well-cooked, turn off the heat. (If you want to make the pork skin part, it's recommended to add the rolled skin about 30 minutes before the meat is done so it doesn't become tough.)

  5. 5

    It's important to strain the lard well without letting any meat go into it so you can preserve it.

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Published in the US on April 01, 2025 09:50
Mexico
soy estudiante de gastronomía ,y me encanta cocinar me apasiona en verdad y me gusta aprender ,también sería de gran ayuda que suban fotos si es que elaboran alguna receta de las que he publicado. graciasles deseo suerte a todos y #vivalacocina :3Facebook: chocho paprika
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