Carnitas
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- 8 lb pork shoulder
- 18 oz Mexican Coke
- 3 whole oranges
- 2 whole onions
- 2 heads head of garlics
Pat the pork chunks dry, keeping the pieces even so they cook evenly.
Preparing the pork
- 10 lb lard
Fill the pot about halfway with lard and melt it on high heat until hot.
Melting the lard and browning the pork
- 4 tbsp salt
- 1 cup water
Reduce the heat to low. Add the halved onions, mashed garlic, the orange juice and peels, and the salt dissolved in a cup of water.
Onions, garlic, orange and salt water
Cook for an hour and a half, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes so the meat does not stick to the bottom.
Add the Mexican Coke for a caramelized colour and cook another 30 minutes, until the meat is tender and falls apart.
Mexican Coke to finish