Traditional Mexican Carnitas

6 servings

My favorite tacos growing up and falling in love with taco trucks. so when i had the opportunity to start my own food truck, of course Carnitas had to be our signature taco.

Chef Beau Rising Start

September 15, 2024

3 h.
3 h. 20 min.
3/5

Ingredients:

3 LB of pork shoulder
1 white onion - chopped
4 cloves of garlic - whole
2 fresh bay leaf - fresh and whole
Juice from 2 oranges - juice and zest
¼ cup of tequilia
1 cups of real cane sugar dark cola
salt - salt and pepper to taste
water - to barely cover the pork

You can use lard, to brown the pork shoulder.

Tools:

1x Measuring Cups
1x Measuring Spoons
1x Cutting Board
1x Chef’s knife
1x Large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with lid.
1x Wooden Spoon

Directions:

1. Season the pork shoulder cubes generously with salt and pepper.

2. In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, combine the pork, onion, garlic, bay leaves, orange zest, orange juice, lime juice, tequila, and cola.

3. Add enough water to cover the pork by about an inch.

4. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for about 2 hours, or until the pork is very tender.

5. Once the pork is tender, increase the heat to medium-high and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid has evaporated and the pork begins to fry in its own fat.

6. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the pork is browned and crispy on the outside, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

7. Remove the bay leaves and discard them. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the carnitas to a serving dish.

8. Serve the carnitas with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings such as diced onions, cilantro, and salsa.

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