Perfect Mexican Carnitas

Name: Perfect Mexican Carnitas
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 4 h
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 lb pork shoulder; ½ cup pork lard or cooking oil; 2 whole bay leaves; 1 tbsp oregano; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 medium onion, cut into large dice pieces; 4 clove garlic; 1 whole orange + peels; 1/2 cup milk; 2-3 cups hot water, until all pork is covered

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:3h

Slow roasted Mexican carnitas takes time and patience but in the end you'll be rewarded with perfectly tender and caramalized pork ready for any creation your imagination can think of.

Updated at: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:35:53 GMT