Pork Carnitas Recipe

Step 1

Place the pork, lard, water, garlic, and salt in a large Dutch oven or cast iron pot.

Step 2

Cook the pork covered on medium heat for about 40 minutes, bringing everything to a boil.

Step 3

After the meat is cooked, remove the lid of the cast iron pot, remove most of the cooked liquid, and reduce the heat to medium-high.

Step 4

At this point, the meat will start frying in its fat for about 15 minutes.

Step 5

Carefully brown the meat at medium-low heat, frequently stirring until the pork is crispy and browned evenly.

Step 6

Place the pork, lard, water, and salt in an oven bag.

Step 7

Cook the pork in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 2 hours. I place this package on a baking sheet or glass baking ware.

Step 8

Take the bag out of the oven to drain most of the juices released by the meat, close it, and place it back in the oven for another hour or so until the meat is golden brown.