Homemade Carnitas

Name: Homemade Carnitas
Prep time: 105 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 2 cups lard, in cubes; 1 kilo pork loin, whole; 1 kilo pork ribs; 1 cup orange juice; 1 cup evaporated milk; herb bundle; 4 cloves garlic; 1/2 onions; 1/4 cups salt; corn tortillas; onion, for garnish; cilantro, for garnish; lime, for serving; salsa, for serving

alexandra romero

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.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 20-06-2022

Preparation

15 mins

1h 30 mins

Low

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.