Try this homemade carnitas recipe, as it's perfect for that delicious weekend craving. The best part is that we'll teach you how to make them at home in no time.
Add the lard to a clay pot and let it melt over medium heat. When melted, add the meat and cook for 10 minutes or until the meat changes color.
Add the orange juice, evaporated milk, herbs, garlic cloves, onion, and salt to the same pot. Cook over medium heat for 1 hour. Then, strain and let cool.
Chop the carnitas into medium cubes on a wooden board.
Place two corn tortillas on a plate, add some homemade carnitas on top, garnish with onion and cilantro, and serve with lime and salsa.
Nutritional Information
* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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