Pork Carnitas

15 ingredients · from Rachel's Step by Step

Pork Carnitas

Ingredients

  • 3 and 1/2 lbs pork shoulder butt
  • one orange zest and juice
  • one lime zest and juice
  • three bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • eight large garlic cloves (smashed)
  • 3/4 of one medium onion
  • 2 cups lard
  • 3/4 cup Coca-Cola
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 3/4 cup hot water
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Method

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