How to make Carnitas - Mexican Fried Pork - Mexican Food

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.

Cut the pork shoulder into chunks about the size of a fist.

Squeeze the juice of 2 limes over the pork and season with salt.

Mix the lime juice and salt around the pork.

Refrigerate the seasoned pork for a couple of hours.

Melt 4 pounds of lard in a large pot over low heat until it reaches about 350 degrees.

Add the pork chunks to the melted lard, ensuring they are submerged.

Cook the pork until it develops a nice crust on the outside, moving it around occasionally to prevent burning.

Once the pork is browned, lower the heat and let it cook slowly until tender.

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