In the US, carnitas are usually made by simmering pork in liquid, then shredding the meat. However, authentic Mexican carnitas involves slow-cooking pork in lard until fall-apart tender, increasing ...

1. In a Dutch oven or deep pot set over medium heat, add lard and allow to melt. 2. Add pork pieces and fry 6 to 8 minutes or just until they develop a little color. 3. Add in Coke, oregano, oranges, ...

Pork carnitas is one of my favorite Mexican dishes. Carnitas literally means “little meats. Disclaimer: Many of the links below may be affiliate links, so if you click on them and make a purchase, I ...

In this recipe, a pork shoulder is coated in cumin, coriander, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and cinnamon. It's a fantastic blend of spices. Letting the coated pork sit in the fridge overnight enables ...

Good things often take time, and the wait for pork carnitas is a testament to this universal truth. These carnitas are prepared in a manner similar to those found in certain regions of Mexico. They ...

A lot of people eschew leftovers. Savvy cooks embrace them. Today’s recipe is one that came about because I had a cooked pork loin roast tucked away in the freezer as well as ingredients typically ...

Melrose Park Mexican food was forever changed when Don Alfredo opened his carnitas restaurant in 2005. Now he’s expanded to three locations each showcasing his authentic family recipes. Chef Alfredo ...

Perhaps Mexico's most famous taco, the carnitas taco is steeped in history, passed down from generation to generation. And it has found its way from Quiroga in the state of Michoacan to North Texas.

When hosting a Cinco de Mayo celebration you need the perfect menu with an array of delicious food for your guests to enjoy.