CARNITAS DE MICHOACAN

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This is my hubby's favorite dish from his homeland (Michoacan). I found that the original recipe is too fattening. This is my revised version. You make great tacos with these carnitas. Serve them up with your favorite Mexican salsa such as pico de gallo or homemade guacamole.

Provided by Mexican Sweetheart

Categories     Pork

Time 2h30m

Yield 12 tacos, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut in 4 inch pieces
1 orange, zest of, cute into wide strips
3/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 bay leaves
1 medium Spanish onion, chopped
1 head garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons beef bouillon (I recommend Knorr)
2 tablespoons lard (such as Morrell)
1 cup water, as needed
12 corn tortillas
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Start with removing any excess pieces of fat from the pork.
  • In a large,heavy saucepan, place the pork along with the orange zest, orange juice, cumin, bay leaves, onion, garlic and bouillon.
  • Fill with water just so it barely covers the pork.
  • Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about 2 hours.
  • Turn off the heat and allow the meat to cool and any excess fat to raise to the top.
  • Remove the excess fat, and place the cooled pork in a large bowl.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a separate fry pan, heat the lard and fry the pork pieces for about 6 minutes, just so they turn golden; allow them to cool.
  • Using your hands, pull the meat apart.
  • In a comal over medium heat, heat the tortillas.
  • Once you heated all of the tortillas, make tacos with the shredded meat and add your own favorite Mexican salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 845.6, Fat 54.6, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 167.3, Sodium 212.3, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 5.9, Protein 43.7

Sana Waseem
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I'm not much of a cook, but I was able to make this recipe with relative ease. The carnitas turned out great and my family loved them. I'll definitely be making this dish again.


Mehran Meraj
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I've tried a lot of carnitas recipes, but this one is by far the best. The pork is so moist and flavorful and the crispy skin is perfection. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves carnitas.


Abdullahi Sadiya
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These carnitas were amazing! The pork was so tender and flavorful.


Md ahmed Md ahmed
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good carnitas recipe for a long time and this one is perfect. The pork was so tender and juicy and the flavors were just incredible. I served it with rice, beans, and tortillas and it was a hug


Joseph Bensly
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I was a bit skeptical about making carnitas at home, but this recipe proved me wrong. The carnitas were so easy to make and they turned out absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ejembi comfort
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Amazing carnitas! I'll definitely be making this dish again.


Jutt Saad
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I've been cooking carnitas de Michoacan for years and this recipe is the best I've ever tried. The pork is so tender and juicy and the flavors are just out of this world. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food.


Noah Heinke
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try and this one definitely fits the bill. The carnitas were delicious and the recipe was easy to follow. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Tebogo Lydia Mmatabane
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These carnitas were so easy to make and they tasted amazing.


Liyah Torres
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I'm not much of a cook, but I was able to make this recipe with relative ease. The carnitas turned out great and my family loved them. I'll definitely be making this dish again.


AnnDezeria
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I've tried a lot of carnitas recipes, but this one is by far the best. The pork is so moist and flavorful and the crispy skin is perfection. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves carnitas.


Vivian Chukwu
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Carnitas de Michoacan is my favorite Mexican dish. This recipe did not disappoint.


Subel Hasan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good carnitas recipe for a long time and this one is perfect. The pork was so tender and juicy and the flavors were just incredible. I served it with rice, beans, and tortillas and it was a hug


Jessica McKee
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the carnitas and I received many compliments on my cooking. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Stephanie Philip
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Amazing carnitas! The pork was perfectly cooked and the flavors were incredible.


mwash Technician
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I've cooked carnitas de Michoacan a few times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the crispy skin is out of this world. I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients that I can ea


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