How to make carnitas easy and quick?
alexandra romero
Carnitas are a typical dish from Michoacán, where they are experts in the art of preparing this delicacy. And although it seems like a difficult recipe to make, there are many ways to prepare them, so at Kiwilimón we teach you how to make pork carnitas in less than 2 hours.See more carnitas recipes
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Ingredients
5
Servings
  • 2 cups lard
  • 1 kilo pork leg, in medium pieces
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 oranges
  • herb bundle
  • salt
  • corn tortillas
  • onion, finely chopped
  • cilantro, finely chopped
  • lime juice, to accompany
  • green salsa, to accompany
Preparation
20 mins
1h 20 mins
Low
  • Melt the lard in a clay pot over high heat, add the pork leg and fry for 10 minutes.
  • When the meat is slightly cooked, pour in the evaporated milk, orange juice, zest, herbs, and salt. Cook over medium heat for 1 hour, but be careful not to let the meat stick.
  • Serve the carnitas in corn tortillas and accompany with cilantro, onion, and lime juice.

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