Homemade Carnitas

Name: Homemade Carnitas
Prep time: 105 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 6
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Once you prepare these drool-worthy homemade carnitas you’ll fall in love with their delish flavor! Prepared with orange juice, herb bundles, onion, and garlic cloves, these homemade carnitas are the best way to pamper your loved ones on a Saturday morning. Get these homemade carnitas ready to be served on delish corn tortillas and garnished with cilantro and onion.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 20-06-2022

Preparation

15 mins

1h 30 mins

Low

In a clay pot over medium heat, melt lard. Add meat and cook for 10 minutes or until it turns color.   Add orange juice, evaporated milk, herb bundle, garlic cloves, onion, and salt. Cook over medium heat for 1 hour. Strain and let cool. On a wooden chopping board, cut meat into medium-sized cubes. On a plate, place 2 corn tortillas and top with homemade carnitas. Serve homemade carnitas tacos with lime and salsa garnished with onion and cilantro.