How to make TRADITIONAL MEXICAN CARNITAS, the EASIEST, SIMPLEST, and most DELICIOUS Recipe!

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 is budget-friendly.

Pat the pork shoulder dry and ensure the pieces are even for even cooking.

Add 10 pounds of lard to a large pot, filling it halfway, and heat on high until melted.

Once the lard is hot, add the pork chunks and brown them.

After 5 minutes, reduce the heat to low and add the halved onions and mashed garlic.

Add the juice from the oranges and the rinsed orange peels to the pot.

Dissolve 4 tablespoons of salt in 1 cup of water and add it to the pot, mixing well.

Allow the mixture to cook for 1 hour and 30 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes to prevent sticking.

After 1 hour and 30 minutes, add 18 ounces of Mexican Coke to the pot to enhance caramelization.

Mix well and continue cooking for another 30 minutes or until the meat is tender and falls apart easily.

Cooking Techniques

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