Easiest Way to Prepare Perfect Mike's Carnitas

Mike's Carnitas. Mike's Carnitas This took my students two days to make. The entire neighborhood loved your Memorial Day dish! Mike's EZ Pork Carnitas If you know anything about authentic Mexican cuisine - you know Carnitas are one of the most time consuming, detailed recipes out there to perfect.

Carnitas, which translates to little meats, is often served with tortillas, accompanied by salsas, beans In Michoacán, carnitas are found everywhere from street stalls to upscale restaurants. The Spanish definition of Carnitas is "little meats". This is legendary, ubiquitous street food served from vendor carts all over Mexico and the American Southwest. You can have Mike's Carnitas using 36 ingredients and 14 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Mike's Carnitas

1. You need of ● For The First Stage.
2. You need 10 Pounds of Boneless Pork Tenderloin.
3. Prepare 2 (14 oz) of Cans Beef Broth.
4. You need 1 tbsp of Fresh Ground Cumin.
5. Prepare 1/2 of Dos Equis Beer.
6. You need 1 of LG Vidalia Onion.
7. You need 1 of LG Cinnamon Stick.
8. You need 1 tbsp of Sweetened Condensed Milk.
9. It's of ● For The Second Stage.
10. You need 4 of LG Jalapeños [halved - deseeded].
11. It's 1/2 of LG Chopped Green Bell Pepper.
12. Prepare 1/2 Bottle of LG Mexican Coke.
13. Prepare 1/2 Bottle of Dos Equis Beer.
14. It's 1 tbsp of Fresh Ground Cumin.
15. It's 1 tsp of Crushed Mexican Oregano.
16. Prepare 1 tsp of Crushed Bay Leaves.
17. Prepare 1/2 of LG Orange [with juice].
18. You need 1 of Medium Lime [with juice].
19. You need of ● For The The Third Stage.
20. Prepare 2 Pounds of Manteca Lard.
21. Prepare of ● For The Fourth Stage.
22. You need of Seal Tightly In Tin Foil With One Cup Pork Juice.
23. You need 1 Cup of Of Your Favorite Red Salsa [optional].
24. Prepare of ● For The Sides [as needed].
25. Prepare of Warm Flour Tortillas.
26. You need of Mexican Sour Cream.
27. It's Leaves of Fresh Cilantro.
28. It's of Mexican 3 Cheese.
29. It's of Green Salsa.
30. Prepare of Red Salsa.
31. Prepare of Pico de Gallo.
32. It's of Guacamole Dip.
33. Prepare of Red Onions.
34. You need of White Onions.
35. You need of Sliced Radishes.
36. Prepare of Sliced Cabbage.

I may be wrong, but I suspect that this cultural mainstay had a direct influence on the evolution of fajitas and possibly, in part, American pulled pork. I made carnitas a while ago but I braised the pork in salsa verde. I really like the crispy yet moist and tender texture. I need to make it again soon.

Mike's Carnitas instructions

1. 10 Pounds of frozen boneless Pork Tender Loin pictured. Dethaw and brine overnight..
2. Add everything in the first stage and allow to simmer in a crock pot for 10 hours. Pull the majority of fluid from your pork and place broth in fridge. You will need it later..
3. Add everything in the second stage and allow to simmer for 2 additional hours in your crock pot..
4. Important: Shread pork into large chunks. Pull and chop all vegetables within the crock pot separately..
5. Stage three. Two pounds of lard pictured..
6. Heat your lard and add your large pork chunks..
7. Fry until crispy on the outside but moist on the inside..
8. Fry pork in batches for 13 minutes a piece..
9. Drain. Then add the juice of one orange and one small lime. Add 2 cups pork juice and 1 cup of your favorite red salsa. Salsa optional..
10. Chop up your vegetables and add to fried pork..
11. Mix well..
12. Seal tightly with tin foil and leave in the oven at 250° for 1 hour or until ready to serve..
13. Serve with assorted condiments and ice cold Mexican beers..
14. Enjoy!.

MIke, I've never made carnitas but I always order them when out. Many find carnitas a little dry or flavorless. These have a great, distinctive flavor and are requested by friends and family over and over. Serve with warm, fresh tortillas and salsa. This looks like a great recipe.