Carnitas

Name: Carnitas
Prep time: 12 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 14 h
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 dried bay leaves; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 3 lbs pork, loin and leg, mixed; 3 garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup lard; 1 orange, cut into 8 wedges; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 12 flour tortillas, 8 inch across, warmed; 1 bunch cilantro, chopped; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 8 pickled jalapeno peppers, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons orange juice

Submitted by sashas kitchen

"This is a recipe from Jane Milton's Mexican cook book,carnitas literally means little meats,can be eaten as part of a main dish or used to fill tacos or burritos.if the carnitas are served in tacos or burritos,shred or chop them."

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photo by Stephanie Y.

Ready In:: 14hrs
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 dried bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
3 lbs pork, loin and leg, mixed
3 garlic cloves
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
1 cup lard
1 orange, cut into 8 wedges
1 onion, thinly sliced
12 flour tortillas, 8 inch across, warmed
for the salsa
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 onion, thinly sliced
8 pickled jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
3 tablespoons orange juice

directions

grind the bay leaves,thyme and marjoram to a fine powder.
cut the pork into 2 inch cubes,marinate with the spice powder over night,minimum 2 hours.
mix all the salsa ingredients,cover and chill until needed.
heat the lard in a big pot,add the marinated pork cubes,with orange wadges,garlic and onion,brown the pork cubes on all sides.
discard the onion and garlic,cover the pot,cook over low heat for about 1.5 hours.
discard the oranges and cook uncovered until all the meat juices have been absorbed and the pork cubes are crispy outside and tender inside.
serve with flour tortillas and the salsa.

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Reviews

I got this recipe from the same cookbook.It's been a favorite for years.The hint of orange and sweetness is what really makes it special!

strangelittlebeast
This made for great tasting burritos. My mom and dad came to help me plant a garden and this was how I thanked them. Made for a great lunch and my dad was thrilled to be able to take home the left overs! Made for Pac 10.

Stephanie Y.

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sashas kitchen

Wow,cooking can be a lot of fun especially when you try new things and the results come out great!I enjoy the moment watching my DH finish everything in his plate with satisfaction,and ask for more!Everybody loves good food,let's share our ideas:-)

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