Carnitas Caseras (Tender braised pork)
Chef Alfredo Tolalin from Casa Cocina, Las Vegas
Ingredients
3 lbs Boneless Pork Butt
1/2 lb. Lard or vegetable shortening
2 Fresh Oranges
1/2 cup Milk
3/4 cup Coca Cola
1/4 cup Honey
to taste Salt & Pepper
Directions
1. Cut pork into 2 inch cubes
2. Combine pork, lard (or vegetable shortening)and milk in a large pot.
3. Cut oranges in half, squeeze the juice into the pot, then put the oranges into the pot as well.
4. Bring the up to a boil, reduce it to a simmer and slowly simmer it until meat is tender, approximately 2 hours.
5. Add the Coca Cola and the honey to the pot and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
6. Serve with warm tortillas, rice and beans
