PORK CARNITAS for DELICIOUS TACOS STEP BY STEP! ❤
I grew up eating CARNITAS, my uncles and aunts would bring my cousins over to our house while my dad and grandpa made CARNITAS in a big outdoor pot, that's where I learned to make them, I have now mastered the recipe and made it my own, they are delicious especially when seasoned well with herbs and spices, I try my best to explain as much as I can in this video without boring you, please send me questions or comments if you wish, it's a dish worth making.❤
INGREDIENTS:
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp pepper (you decide amount)
1 tsp powder cumin
1 Tbsp oregano
1 tsp dried marjoram
3 bay leaves
small bunch fresh thyme (I like fresh and dry mixed)
7 large and medium garlic cloves
1 Tbsp salt dissolved in water
1/2 medium onion
zest and juice of 1 lime
zest and juice of 1 orange
3/4 cup COCA COLA
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup warm or hot water
3 LBS pork shoulder (cut into 3 inch pieces)
3 cups LARD
In a deep pot melt 3 cups lard (med/high heat)
dissolve 1 tbsp salt in 3/4 cup warm to hot water and set aside
add pieces of meat and sear on each side for about 15 minutes...
add zest and juice of 1 lime and add zest and juice of 1 orange (dump in half orange)
add salted water and stir together
let boil uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour till water evaporates (stir and flip meat over every 10 to 15 minutes)
add all spices ,herbs, milk, garlic, cola and stir well (stir meat every 10 to 15 minutes)
cook 1 more hour approximately till golden brown, remove meat only from pot and drip on paper towel lined plate)
shred and
●use caution when making carnitas, lard gets very hot, please keep children away from hot pot.●
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DISCLAIMER
DO NOT EAT OR SERVE THIS DISH TO ANYONE WHO IS OR MIGHT BE ALLERGIC TO ANY INGREDIENT IN THIS DISH.
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Slow Cooker Carnitas For Tacos And Burritos
SLOW COOKER CARNITAS
Serves 4-6
INGREDIENTS
3 ½ - 4 pound boneless pork butt/shoulder, cut into six equal pieces
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon cumin
8 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium onion, quartered
3 bay leaves
1 lime, juiced
1 large orange, juiced (save the spent halves)
Optional Toppings
Tortillas/taco shells
Rice
Black beans
Salsa
Guacamole
Sour cream
Cilantro
Cheese
Special Equipment
Slow cooker
PREPARATION
1. In a slow cooker, add cut pork, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, garlic, onion, bay leaves, and lime juice. Juice the orange and add it to the cooker as well. Mix together until the meat is well-coated.
2. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the meat pulls apart easily.
3. Remove the pork and transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Shred the pork and spread across the baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Pour about 1 cup of the liquid remaining in the slow cooker over the shredded pork. Broil for 5-10 minutes until the meat browns and crisps along the edges.
5. Serve immediately. Great as a filling in tacos, burritos, salads, or nachos!
6. Enjoy!
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Authentic Michoacan Mexican Carnitas Recipe | Easy & Delicious | Perfect for Tacos, Tamales & Sopes
Greetings, my friends! Today, I'm excited to share a piece of my heritage from my home state of Michoacan, Mexico - my family's recipe for Authentic Mexican Carnitas. This recipe results in carnitas that are crispy yet tender, perfect for incorporating into tacos, tamales, sopes, or simply enjoyed on their own.
In this video, I will guide you through each step to create these mouthwatering carnitas, using ingredients easily found in your local supermarket or perhaps already in your kitchen. I can't wait for you to experience the irresistible flavors of this traditional dish, which I am sure will become a favorite in your home-cooked meals.
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Authentic Mexican Carnitas Recipe
8 pounds of pork shoulder
1 orange
1/2 onion
6 garlic cloves
1 cup of orange juice
1 evaporated milk
1 Coca Cola
2 tbs of salt
2 bay leaves
1 pound of lard
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