Secretos de la cocina: El arte de hacer las mejores carnitas en La Cocina de Mimi

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Pork tenderloin is leaner, while pork butt is often less expensive.

lard

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil can be more budget-friendly.

Heat 2 lbs of lard in a large pot.

Cut 4 lbs of pork into large chunks.

Add the pork to the pot with the lard and fry until browned.

Crush garlic with salt and add to the pork.

Add black pepper, cumin, and oregano to the pork and mix well.

Dissolve salt in warm water and add to the pork mixture.

Cut an orange in half, remove seeds, and squeeze juice into the pot.

Add chopped onion and chiles to the pot.

Let the mixture simmer until the pork is tender and the onions are cooked.

Remove the pork and let it rest before shredding.

Serve with tortillas and other accompaniments.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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