Step 1

Heat the lard (or oil) in a large pot or Dutch oven to medium heat. Add the pork and onion and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to brown the meat. Reduce heat to cool slightly.

Step 2

Remove the onion and add the milk, water, orange juice, orange zest, herbs, and salt and pepper.

Step 3

Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 hours, or until the liquid in the pot has evaporated and the pork is fork tender – lard/milk should bubble, but not boil – do not exceed 250 degrees F.

Step 4

Remove the pork and shred as desired. Serve with tortillas for the best carnitas tacos ever!

Step 5

Heat 1 tablespoon lard or vegetable oil in a large pan to medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until the edges crisp as desired. You can also crisp it up in a broiler.

Step 6

Serve with tortillas for crispy carnitas tacos!