CARNITAS MICHOACAN
There are many variations on this classic Mexican pork dish. This is the way my ex, who is from Michoacan, prepares it. We served this in our Mexican restaurant and it was a BIG hit! The nice thing about making it daily for the restaurant was that we could reuse both the cooking water and the lard multiple times, which multiplied the flavor! It's very simple to make. The short list of ingredients doesn't make for bland eating here! Substitutions can be made for the lard, but the result won't be quite the same. I think it has to do with the sensitivity of the various fats to heat, but frankly I'm not sure. This is NOT a low fat food! In fact, we refer to it as a "cholesterol nightmare," so we eat it seldom, but we REALLY enjoy it when we do!
Provided by Elisa72
Categories Pork
Time 3h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- If the roast has skin or bone, leave them on. Rinse the roast and place in a large pot. Add enough water to barely cover.
- Chop the onion into large pieces (about 8) and add to the pot. Add the salt.
- Bring the water to a boil, then cover and simmer until the roast is tender, but not quite falling apart, about 2 hours.
- Remove the roast and drain, discarding the onion. Remove any skin or bones. Cut or separate into large cubes of about 4 inches.
- Put the lard in a heavy pot, melt and raise to a medium-high temperature. Test the temperature by dropping in a slice of bacon. It should boil immediately and take about 2 minutes to cook.
- Cook all of the bacon in the lard, remove it and set it aside for another use. (This step is to flavor the lard). If using bacon fat, add it at this time and skip cooking any bacon.
- Add the pork cubes a few at a time to the lard. Cook until they are starting to get crispy on the outside. I prefer to remove them when they are roughly halfway between totally crispy and not crispy at all, but that's a matter of personal preference.
- Drain the pork, and salt if desired.
- Use the carnitas for tacos, burritos or by itself with sides of rice and beans.
- The lard can be cooled and reused. Store it in the refrigerator and smell before reusing. If stored too long, even in the refrigerator, it will go rancid.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1449.6, Fat 135, SaturatedFat 51.4, Cholesterol 283.9, Sodium 1240.3, Carbohydrate 1.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 53.3
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Brazen Raihan
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious, but I don't have all the ingredients.
Abdimalik Mohamed
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. I've never cooked pork before.
Andrew Smart
[email protected]This recipe looks a bit too complicated for me. I'll pass.
Anup shahi ThaQuree
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try.
Md Nursalim
[email protected]This recipe is on my to-cook list. I'm sure it will be amazing.
OFF I LOVE
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!
K.E.G OFFICIAL
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! So easy to make and the results are incredible.
All Popular things
[email protected]Amazing! Will definitely make again.
Olivia Mcgraw
[email protected]Best carnitas I've ever had! So tender and flavorful.
Md Sowrav
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the carnitas came out perfect. The meat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful.
Davy Lowery
[email protected]The carnitas were delicious, but the recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. Next time, I'll use less chili powder.
Meko
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the carnitas turned out amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Sshhrunvm7 Sshhakitng7
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The carnitas were so good that I couldn't stop eating them.
Manda King
[email protected]I made this for my Cinco de Mayo party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the carnitas and raved about how tender and flavorful they were.
Breeana Pineda
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork is so moist and juicy, and the sauce is packed with flavor.
billie billie
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy skin was the perfect touch. I served it with warm tortillas, salsa, and guacamole, and it was a huge hit with my family.