I Crave these Pork CARNITAS and I know you will too ❤️

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 usually cheaper.

Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks.

Season the pork with salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and Mexican oregano.

In a large pot, heat lard over medium heat.

Sear the pork chunks until browned on all sides.

Add chopped onion, garlic, zest and juice of orange, zest and juice of lime (dump half squeezed in pot only), hot water, cola, and bay leaves to the pot.

Cover and simmer on low heat for several hours until the pork is tender.

Remove the pork and shred it with two forks.

Spread the shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil until crispy.

Serve with corn or flour tortillas, salsa, guacamole, and chopped onions.

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