Carnitas in Green Sauce

Name: Carnitas in Green Sauce
Prep time: 230 min
Cook time: 110 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1/4 kilos lard, for the carnitas; 1 kilo pork; 1/2 oranges, for the carnitas; 1 cup evaporated milk, for the carnitas; 1 cup orange juice, for the carnitas; 1 cup herb bundle, for the carnitas; 1/2 heads garlic, for the carnitas; coarse salt, for the carnitas; 1 tablespoon lard, for the sauce; 8 tomatillos, cut into quarters for the sauce; 1/4 onions, for the sauce; 5 serrano chiles, for the sauce; 1 clove garlic, for the sauce; 1 teaspoon cumin powder, for the sauce; 1 cup chicken broth, for the carnitas; 1 sprig fresh cilantro, for the sauce; onion, finely chopped; fresh cilantro, for decoration; corn tortillas, for accompaniment

Brenda Villagomez

You won't believe how easy it is to prepare this recipe for carnitas in green sauce, a stew that will make your meals unforgettable. With this original recipe, we improve a classic of Mexican cuisine, and its green sauce will make your mouth water with its spicy and delicious flavor. If your tomato sauce turns out acidic, fix it by adding a teaspoon of baking soda to neutralize the acidity.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 06-11-2019

Preparation

1h 50 mins

Low

For the sauce, in a saucepan heat the lard, fry the tomatoes, onion, serrano chili, garlic, and cook until the tomatoes change color. Then add the chicken broth and cilantro, cook for 5 more minutes, remove from heat, and let cool slightly. Blend and set aside. For the carnitas, in a saucepan heat the lard, then add the meat, orange, evaporated milk, orange juice, herbs, garlic head, and coarse salt. Cook over medium heat for 90 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Lightly fry the meat until golden brown, drain the excess fat, pour in the green sauce, and cook for 15 more minutes; season if necessary. Serve very hot and accompany with finely chopped onion and cilantro leaves.

Nutritional information

* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Energy

454.2

kcal

22.71%

Carbohydrate, by difference

4.5

1.5%

Protein

5.8

11.6%

Total lipid (fat)

45.8

70.46%

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Tips

The evaporated milk gives the meat tenderness as well as a delicious creamy flavor. If your tomato sauce turns out acidic, fix it by adding a teaspoon of baking soda to neutralize the acidity.

Carnitas in Green Sauce

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