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Carnitas
Michoacan braised pork slow-cooked until tender then crisped in its own fat — the king of taco fillings.
Ingredients
Instructions
Place pork in a wide pot with onion, garlic, orange juice and zest, cumin, oregano and bay leaves.
Add just enough water to cover, bring to boil.
Simmer uncovered on medium heat about 2 hours until water evaporates.
Once water is gone the pork will start to fry in its own fat — turn pieces to brown all over.
Cook until pork is deeply golden and crispy at the edges.
Shred roughly with two forks.
Serve in warm corn tortillas with diced onion, coriander and salsa.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
