Carnitas Recipe

This traditional Mexican Carnitas Recipe of pre-seasoned pork is slow-fried in lard with spices, oranges, limes, and onions until tender and extremely flavorful.

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Once you try these, you may never return to your favorite Mexican restaurant again.

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INGREDIENTS:

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Cut the pork into roughly 1-pound pieces.

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Place them on a rack over a sheet tray lined with parchment paper. Generously season the pork on all sides with salt.

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Take the pork from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature to take the chill off.

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In the meantime, heat the lard in a large 2 ½ to 3-gallon rondeau or pot over medium heat until it reaches 325°.

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Add in the pork shoulder and cook while constantly stirring for 30 minutes.

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