Homemade Carnitas
A classic Mexican dish, these fried pork carnitas are ideal served alone or as a flavorful filling for tacos and sandwiches.
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Instructions
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Heat 2 tablespoons of lard or oil in a large, heavy pot and brown the meat on all sides.
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Remove the pot from heat, add orange juice, enough broth to cover the meat, garlic, bay leaf, and onion, then return to heat and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2.5 hours; afterward, uncover and increase heat to evaporate excess liquid.
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Once liquid is gone, remove the bay leaf, garlic, and onion pieces.
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Break the meat into smaller chunks with tongs and fry, adding more lard or oil if needed, seasoning with salt until the edges are browned and crispy.
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Serve as-is, or chop and shred for tacos or burritos.