Carnitas Recipe | STOVE TOP CARNITAS | CARNITAS TACOS

Nothing beats tender golden brown Carnitas right from the large disco. For those not familiar with Carnitas, it is pork braised in lard until tender and golden brown. Here is the way I like to make carnitas on my stove top. Cook time may vary depending on the texture you want to achieve. I do suggest not to cook until it falls apart in the pot. Carnitas should still keep its shape, but be fork tender.
INGREDIENTS
3 1/2 to 4 lbs Pork Shoulder
1 lb lard
2 tsp salt (or to your taste)
1 medium to large orange
1/3 cup juice of orange
4 cloves garlic
1 large bay leaf
8 oz Coca Cola (room temperature)
1/3 cup evaporated milk
**One Large Thick Bottomed Pot
TIPS
-Do not use a high heat (medium heat over long period of time works best)
-Be sure to watch your heat (in the video I walked away and the heat got a little too hot)
-Cook time may vary depending on how tender or crispy you prefer your Carnitas.
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[@hectorgonzales3082]

I'm so glad to see an authentic carnitas recipe on KZbin

[@nunyabizz9582]

I NEVER WOULD OF THOUGHT THOSE INGREDIENTS WERE USED TO MAKE CARNITAS CRAZY BUT I LOVE ME SOME CARNITAS

[@vanesah6910]

Made this last night. We’ve tried so many slow cooker recipes but I had the time and wanted to try these. I don’t think I’ll ever go back. This was wonderful and hubby liked it so much he didn’t say a word until his plate was clean except grunts of appreciation. :) sharing with everyone!

YAY! Thank you! 😊🙌

[@gmcallister1976]

"If you're worried about your cholesterol you probably shouldn't be eating carnitas." I'm in love with this statement.

[@johnnywoodmusic]

Eating cholesterol does not raise your cholesterol. Cholesterol is essential to our bodies. This is why our body makes new cholesterol when we don't consume it.

[@paulesterline5714]

This is not going to raise your cholesterol. It is all natural so your body knows what to do with this food. It is not going to be low calorie, but even that won't be too bad if your lard is hot enough. Stop worrying about your cholesterol.

[@vikings123]

Cholesterol is raised by carbohydrates and sugar not fat 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@matthewhunter6421]

If you're worried about cholesterol, you're worrying about the wrong thing

[@ashlee5634]

I have made this recipe a number of times now. It never fails. I usually have to cook an extra hour because my batch is bigger. Thx for the recipe. It is always a hit.

[@gabe1006]

I ate cereal and mcDs for 18 year before i move out got my own place and began to cook like this thanks!

[@whutzat]

This makes me wanna cry because I lost my mom a year ago and carnitas tacos was her favorite food of all time....even though she wasn't Latina, lol.

Sorry to here about your Mom.💖

[@WhoGitDaBiscuit]

Sorry to hear about your mother. I hope she's currently enjoying carnitas with Jesus. God bless.

[@rubymoreno77]

I lost my mom about a year ago too. And my dad followed months after her. So I'm feeling you 😭. And here I am watching videos on some recipes. Ones I never got a chance to get from her. It's not like I can call and ask her. No abuelitas either.

[@agt462]

May God Bless Her Soul......

[@joeyoung1498]

Sorry for your loss.

[@ssp1070]

You had me at ‘lard’. *subscribed*

[@cgorham6333]

Me too!

[@mneff69]

Tyvm I never knew about them crazy ingredients. I sure love Carnitas though. I used to get them at the corner food truck all the time. Since I moved I couldn't find any decent place to get them. Now thanks to you I'm back in business lol.

[@mneff69]

Wow you're really getting popular now!! Almost 50k sub's, keep up the great videos.

Thanks Mark! 😊

[@Lisa_Zapata]

Omg! I made this for dinner and it was bomb! Everyone loved it. It was soooo good... It made me sleepy lol. Thanks for the recipe. This is probably my favorite. I'll be cooking it again.

[@cowboykelly6590]

That's weird.. I Got Sleepy too. lol... 🤠🖖

[@ben5966]

Kelly Empson That’s because it’s really bad for you lol. Every time I eat carnitas it makes me sleepy as well

[@adrianflores581]

Wow, I see I was not the only who had to take a nap 1 hour after eating this recipe because I was so sleepy felt really relaxing though, I wonder which ingredient caused this? Thinking maybe the evaporated milk...who knows was good either way ...

[@starbright5504]

Every time i cook i look up your recipes!! Thank you for making this easy to cook and easy instructions!!

[@jinaforjesus]

Angelica, I made this recipe for my family last night and did everything exactly as you instructed. My family was astounded, as was I! By far, the best taco meat I have ever eaten. *WOW* My 15-year-old son was devouring them. I was so happy! I make so many of your recipes and they are ALL hits. Thank you for sharing all that you do! God bless you + yours. xo

This is so great to hear! Wow! Thank you guys so much. God bless you and your family. I appreciate you watching and supporting my channel. 😊

[@dougi1967]

@ , Jina Kay Henry did you keep the lid off the pot for the entire cooking time? It looks like that's the way you did it, just want to confirm, thanks.

[@tonyapolk7512]

The best and easiest Carnitas I've ever had thank you so much

[@theregoesriss]

Grateful for this recipe! It was my first time making carnitas, so I didn’t get everything right but my family loved it & that’s what’s important! :)

[@dgluxhair]

I just made this recipe for dinner. My family LOVED it. Cooking is my new hobby and your recipes are definitely on my list! I am literally on your channel all throughout my days.

[@sallyskellington9252]

I used to work at a Mexican Restaurant.Fell in love with all the foods there😍🐷🍖. Thank you❤!!! for showing me how to make yummy Mexican food for my family👪

[@queene5399]

Best carnitas ever! My second time making them thanks 2 you lol!💙💙💙

[@danielaguirre3269]

You should open a taco shop you know what your doing all homemade and heart warming authentic Mexican food

[@rosalbasolares4462]

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[@reneedaniel2881]

OMG it's very early in the morning and I'm dancing in my kitchen cause it smells sooo incredible😋 You make me a better cook thank you. I can't wait to show my daughters this recipe for their families❤️

[@ciscokidjr]

I'm JUST starting out cooking and it's been fun with my wife.. That being said I followed your recipe to the T and it was BOMB!! I impressed my whole family. Thank you so much for this tutorial 😊

[@loriallen7651]

My fav food right now is carnitas. Your recipe looks fantastic! Can't wait to try. My thanks to you and, your lovely family for your videos.

[@joeferguson2606]

we love it! we add diced onion ,queso fresco and one serrano chile mixed with nopalitos on top .

[@billyelkins2337]

I am making these for the first time!! We love Caritas!!!! And this is a great recipe and very easy to follow

[@cornflake73]

When I was growing up Mom always used lard to fry things in. She made the best fried chicken using lard. all pie crusts were with lard. on and on. This is a recipe that I will surely try.

[@mrs.o7486]

cornflake73 be careful for heart attack eating so much lard.

[@williampotter2098]

@@mrs.o7486 Do some research about that. Until you do, don't prescribe health care ...

[@Fairestof]

@@mrs.o7486 Actually it's healthier than butter and conventional oils. Please do your research. U.K and Canadian health studies have proven it too be so much better to lower bad cholesterol levels.

[@pla4825]

So happy u address the oil and cholesterol situation so many people will click on a recipe like this and expecting for it to be fat free 🤣

[@MomoKunDaYo]

It's well known that pork is extremeley high in fat... and the first ingredient is *lard*

[@Diana-xm1dm]

So, the big question is what are you going to do about it P La? Are you going for it? I am going to make it and I am going to make guacamole to go with it! Ajua!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Diana-xm1dm]

Monkey Boy pork meat is not high in fat. Yes, pigs have fat, but lard is something you have make from the fat (this process is called rendering). It is well known that lard is high in cholesterol, but it is a myth that it increases the risk of heart attack. Lard is actually heart healthy. On the other hand go easy on the bad carbs (refined sugars, etc.). Those increase sugar in the blood stream and well that's a whole different mess.

[@yugiohonabudget3466]

Diana actually it's not a myth that lard will increase risk of a heart attack b/c of the high cholesterol. Cholesterol builds up walls In Your arteries, then your arteries becomes blocked and it's hard for blood to get into your heart or it just gets blocked from getting into your heart completely and you'll have a heart attack

[@Diana-xm1dm]

Yugioh On a Budget 346, actually it is a myth and it has been debunk.There are 2 types of cholesterol LDL (bad cholesterol) and HDL (good cholesterol). Lard is monounsaturated which lowers LDL(bad cholesterol).

[@InvisibleCitizen]

You are currently my favorite recipe source! Thank You!

[@SuzanneBaruch]

There are so many carnitas recipes out there, but I keep coming back to this one. It's *that good!*

[@karinab9309]

I love how you add the list of ingredients! That helps so much .... thank you! I am a New subscriber and I love the way you cook❤️💯

[@vlite7215]

I've made this recipe twice now and added a little more garlic cloves and seasoning (rosemary, pepper) The carnitas come out out so good, I don't think I'll ever go to the carneceria to buy some. Thank you! Also I'm so happy to see your salsas are "whatever is in my fridge/kitchen" because that's life. Other channels make it complicated. Great for people that plan to make the recipe but most of us really do open up the fridge and hope for ingredients to be there. It's empowering for you to show how you can come up with it and tie it all in.

[@nydiahernandez9564]

My tacos came out so beautiful and delicious!! I couldn’t have done it without you! 😋😋😋 thank you so much !!!!

[@lesleamaxwell1705]

Thank you! Just like a neighbor's abuela used to make for all the kids. I was too young for recipes then, I just ate!

[@trulyblessedmama]

In the past I would only boil the meat and the fry or broil it to make it appetizing to my family but now this is the only way I make our carnitas💓. I've made it like this for over a year now and we are very happy with your recipes.l

[@cwilson6527]

LOVE THIS RECIPE! I made it for my family last xmas and it was a hit, they've asked for more ever since 🤗 bless you and your family ❤

[@ariiset]

I have been trying for months to perfect my carnitas recipe. I tried yours yesterday and it was by far the best I have ever had!!! Soooo delicious!!!!!

[@brendagreen1683]

Exellent recipe this looks very delicious a must make dish Tfs! Have a good day!!!!👍👍👍👍👌😁

[@javiergaona3208]

In the Carnitas is my favorites..thanks..you hearth is big...Te amo por tu cocina y gracias por amar a mexico

[@lettiegrant9447]

I have always wondered how to cook carnitas because so always see them in Mexican restaurants and now I can try to make them. Thanks so much for showing us how to make them.😋

[@davidflores3697]

I love the way you rolled that R

[@avguillen1]

Great color on the carnitas, and they look delicious. Thanks for sharing.

[@cookingfun6245]

way past my bed time but keep watching new vids. Great job on everything

[@MariaLuna-nj2gc]

Wow!! Delicious carnitas! Looks better than the store 😘 thanks for the recipe ❤

[@youtoocat3953]

I've been practising, and these carnitas will be served on Christmas Day this year! (we're bored of turkey) Thanks, with luv from rural northern England x

[@weenitomcchile1380]

I am eating this as I type, salsa and all, me and the family love it!

Yay! Thank you! 😊🙏

[@agb0012000]

Thank you so much for posting this. My mother has this huge heavy pot, looks like half of a 300 gallon propane tank. I've been begging her not to give it to any one else as I thought that was the only way I'd ever be able to make them as good as hers. Seeing this video gives me hope that I won't need that huge thing to get that rich braised flavor of carnitas. I will be making these this week.

[@derrickwhite2189]

Omg that looks so amazing!! I've been wanted carnitas so bad since I move from Los Angeles to Alaska 12 years ago! No one know authentic Mexican food here so I'm so glad I found your video I can't wait to try this. Thank you so much!!

[@richardzapata4812]

Made this with my 11 year old girl today and the family loved it! Going to have to try more of your recipes! Thanks for the recipe

[@ArtDLGJR]

It's been awhile, thinking I may have forgotten how to cook carnitas, but this was s perfect step by step reminder!! Thanks!!!

[@WhoGitDaBiscuit]

Looks good. Love the comment about lard.' You probably shouldn't be eating carnitas anyway! ' Hurah!

[@jolie3548]

Looks so yummy Now I'm so hungry lol Thanks for sharing with All of Us

[@jamesgretsch4894]

I like it is already cut into pieces just for Carnitas. Saves the trouble of cutting it up myself. I never seen that before.

[@edonsafari]

I’ve made your recipe several times. It’s always a hit!! Thx you for sharing!!😋😋😋

[@therusticaztec5665]

Se me hizo agua la boca mujer!!!!

[@pedrt69824]

Made this tonight! Was easy and delicious! Thanks for posting!👍

[@bliksemdonder5624]

I followed your recipe and did 10# of carnitas last night for us and friends visiting. Thank you for sharing your recipes.

[@deegonzalez3756]

I just made this recipe today and O.M.G! This is one of the best meals I’ve ever had! Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@teresaherrera2862]

I'm making carnitas as I texting you this ; using your recipe. Wish me luck !

[@toddtomaszewski6820]

never had any idea how carnitas was made. Looks yummy. Thanks for sharing

[@jessicadailey6817]

I love these tacos they are so good my favorite

[@LP-km7gj]

This looks amazing! Making this weekend! Every recipe I have made of yours is a family favorite.

[@jessicacervantes6165]

Thank you for the recipe made it today and gone!!!!! Didn't change one thing it was a success!!!

[@desmondsannicolas6119]

You just gained a new subscriber!! Awesome. I had no idea about this ingredients. ❤️👌🏽

[@danjuan7757]

I've made this several times and love it each time.....thanks for sharing

[@choppergt750]

I use the biggest pot I have and Lard. I do mine the most simple way possible, I use only Salt, Garlic and a touch of Cumin. Nothing sweet. I add the garlic and cumin at the end so it doesn't burn. I've looked at a few recipes online and just don't see Cumin, but some place on East Los I got Carnitas Tacos had a noticeable Cumin taste and cooking it in was the only way I could replicate the color, taste and texture I was looking for.

[@belhanbigb]

Definitely trying this recipe this weekend! Thank u for sharing it looks so yummy!! 💕

[@staceylane1276]

I didnt believe it...but i tried it and hands down a great method to making carnitas. It was amazing!

[@gabbyperez9993]

The carnitas look delicious!!

[@AZHITW]

WOW! The tacos looked delicious.

[@joseguerra3989]

I love your videos. I have made several of your dishes. All were delicious!!!

[@sanjursan]

Doesn't she have the most soothing voice!

[@maryrosario7463]

My granddaughter gonna love this recipe🤗🤗🤗

[@AnaGarcia-hz2in]

Every time I see Mexican food recipes in English I get kinda nervous that it’ll be white washed or something but this was genuine Mexican food and it looks so good!! Plus I’m Hispanic but have lived in the US for a long time and a lot of the time don’t know what part of the animal is used bc I don’t know the translations from Spanish to English when it comes to meat so this helps :))

[@pchacon63]

Omg! I've never cooked pork .. this looks excellent, my mouth is watering like crazy good. I'm going to try this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@TOFAINNAIJA]

I love your recipes! Always simple and delicious!

[@jmarcos1008]

My favorite. This looks so delicious, thank you.

[@chriznick]

I just made these carnitas & they came out AMAZING!! Thank for posting this!!!

[@LauraCroft1287]

If you were my friend, I'd visit you all the time!! Looks delicious!!

[@philipadams3325]

Made this recipe with a minor modification. The peel of the orange - white part has a bitterness to it so i zested the oranges and put that in the pot. This was a wonderful recipe.

[@consentina66]

Thank you for this great recipe. I’ve made it several times and my family loves it.

[@ivorybow]

Oh my gosh, this salsa is delectable! I added a splash of lime. Wonderful and easy.

[@christiangonzalez8542]

Thank you for the recipe, I made some for breakfast and everyone enjoy it.

[@yvonnekaton6128]

I made this today for dinner and my hubby luved it thx :)

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Oh my oh my... cooking like that is exactly how you get to a mans heart...

[@CaliBoiVic]

Nice recipe made my mouth water

[@matthewvang3766]

Gawd........ that looks so good with white rice.

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Great recipes. I look forward to your videos. Keep up great work

[@markbreaux24]

I can't wait to give this a try! Looks so good! Great job! Keep'em coming. You're an awesome cook!

[@roth2005]

I made this on an electric stove and just overcompensated on the heat and fried them a little sooner than I wanted. They’re currently halfway through their simmering, hopefully they come out softer

[@unme8230]

Girl you make me so hungry wish I could live close to you love all your receipts I save them all on my phone thank you and God bless you and your family 👍

[@ronschroeder585]

The darker pieces are the “burnt ends”!!! Gimme those all day!!!! Thanks for the upload I’m definitely trying this recipe!!!!!

[@peimeigoldenarmz8765]

usually buying local but glad i ran into this recipe! will try it this weekend

[@talonbell1586]

Thank you so much the best all round best recipe for carnitas thanks again and keep them coming

[@rosamcguire6428]

I made these today. So good! Thank you. Yours will be my go to recipe for this. Because my son is diabetic I used 2% milk in place of evaporated.

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Wow!! 🌮🌮🌮🌮You’re an AMAZING cook/chef/teacher...you’re smooth and keep things easy, simple and flowing...Excellent for me to follow! Thank you Gochujang Mamá✌🏻Big Fan!

[@RudyGarza-ii5rc]

You have made me so hungry this eve🤔 and for that I will make Carnitas tomorrow with a pot of borrachos and some rice. Can’t wait for sunlight 😎 TY

[@starboushe]

I’m making cubanos with this recipe. I love it. Thank you so much for sharing! 😘

[@anaq6149]

Mexican coca cola which uses cane sugar. I have prepared ribs that cook in milk. Delicious recipie! Thanks!

[@saraelias8159]

Thank you showing how I can do pork with no bones how to cook it cuz I've been trying to figure out how I can do that!! And my husband will be really happy that I'm going to be cooking more Spanish food he is from Mexico I'm half Mexican and it's like I don't know any recipes thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!😍

[@gleetaaustin5435]

Iveakways seen my elders use sweetened condenced milk aswell at the same time you added the evapirated milk. Great recipe thanks for keeping it real😘

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[@ecilagrove355]

This looks so delicious. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

[@rosanpink25]

You make it look so easy. I will be giving it a try soon.

[@wmpetroff2307]

Wow! You made this video really classy and easy. Seems so simple I gotta try it! Restaurant style at home. Muchas Gracias.