I Crave these Pork CARNITAS and I know you will too ❤️

I’ve got to say that these Pork Carnitas are one of my favorite recipes, I crave them, they are hearty and bursting with flavor. These Carnitas are easy to prepare and it’s a meal that will delight your family, they are great for entertaining and it’s something I love to prepare on weekends when friends or family come over. I hope you give them a try.
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INGREDIENTS------------
3 1/2 lbs Pork Shoulder Butt
3/4 medium onion (large pieces)
7-9 Large garlic cloves
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp Mexican Oregano (or regular oregano)
3 Bay leaves
1 Tbsp Salt
3/4 C. Hot water
Zest and juice of 1 orange
Zest and juice of 1 lime (dump half squeezed in pot only)
3/4 C. Cola
3/4 C. Whole milk
1 lb. Lard (2 cups)
SIDES
Corn or flour tortillas
Your favorite salsa
Guacamole
Chopped onions
DISCLAIMER
DO NOT EAT OR SERVE THIS DISH IF YOU OR ANYONE IS OR MIGHT BE ALLERGIC TO ANY INGREDIENT IN THIS DISH.
#carnitas
#porkrecipe
#rachelcookswithlove

[@doraouimetmotherheart9670]

Old school traditional way of cooking….what a joy!

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Yes it is my friend, thank you so much for your comment. ❤

[@mtomczak2018]

That’s my favorite! I can’t wait to try it! Thank u!

[@annabourgeois3618]

It is Rachel's recipe Not the authentic traditional recipe that it is used in Mexico for centuries to make and serve carnitas

[@rondapendegrist1979]

I thoroughly love the way you explain each step and I also love watching you take that test bite. We all know it's going to be so delicious! Can't wait to try your recipe.

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Sweet comment my friend, thank you so much for your support of my channel. ❤

[@louettesommers8594]

She is a great cook and a wonderful teacher.

[@donnahasse8385]

Thank you, finally a recipe 4 homemade Carnitas!

[@dmartin1203]

Another fantastic dish❣️ I had the opportunity to share "you/your channel" with some friends today. We decided to start a ladies cooking club with you as our hostess. We will get together once a month and create one of your fantastic meals. Thank you so much! You are a blessing to "cooks" everywhere! God bless you and yours❣️❤

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Wow!!! How wonderful to know this, I hope you and your lady friends enjoy every recipe my friend...have fun and thank you so much for sharing. ❤

[@1955annemarie]

Wow!!! What fantastic idea!!! 😅

[@yvonnedusan6522]

I admire you for sharing with your lady friends, the more the merrier and food is such an empowering and adventure Good Luck may the Food Tasting Begin 🙋❤️

[@JesseBecerra-kg3hx]

😅

[@NS-bu7lc]

Rachel you are such a wonderful chef !! And a joy to watch and learn from !!! 😊 I've made several of your recipes and they were all a hit with the family !!! ❤❤

[@rachelcookswithlove]

You are so welcome! I was happy to read this my friend, thank you. ❤

[@aliciasarenac22]

My mom is in end stage pancreatic cancer and when I come spend the night with her, we always watch your show! Thanks for bringing so much joy and a positive distraction during this difficult time. ❤

[@windermere2330]

Sorry to hear about your mom. Hope you two are doing OK.

[@aliciasarenac22]

@@windermere2330 thank you ❤️

[@dees2879]

Hi Rachel How long do you stir and cook the carnitas after you put the cocoa cola in.

[@Martin-xr1mo]

2 hrs

[@angeladiaz7746]

I appreciate you save video time just showing the ingredients and quick step by step as you explain details of the ingredients. I love your test bites. You definitely cook with love. ❤

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Yes, I always cook with love, thank you so much for your comment my friend. ❤

[@DianaBrady-om6ns]

I am devoted to your channel! I'm on a mission to cook every one of your recipes, my family is loving it. Thank you.

[@lh6751]

It looks sooo delicious and you make it look so easy! Thank you for sharing another amazing recipe, Rachel!

[@rachelcookswithlove]

You are so welcome! Blessings my friend. ❤

[@josieslupek7638]

Thanks Rachel ❣️❣️ This is my favorite Mexican meat ! This looks delicious and I love your step by step. You are the best of all the UTube cooks, 8:03 I have watched ❣️God Bless you and your Ron. You are now part of my family and they love the new dishes I have learned from you❣️💖💞🌸💐💃🏻🍷🇺🇸

[@rachelcookswithlove]

You are so welcome! Thank you for your sweet words and for your support of my channel my friend. Hugs and blessings. ❤

[@bellawatkins2312]

Another delicious recipe, Rachel! And I know it’s delicious by your expressions when you take the test bite! My favorite part of your presentation!

[@rachelcookswithlove]

You are so welcome! I appreciate your comment my friend. ❤😊

[@randaanders2378]

Rachel you seem as authentic as the food you cook, and I love it! You have inspired me to get in my kitchen with your wonderful recipes, thank you! PS~ your “taste test” makes me smile every time!

[@rachelcookswithlove]

You can do it my friend, this recipe is so worth it. Thank you for your comment my friend. ❤😊

[@OlgaSRosas]

Wow, Rachel . I have never made carnitas, but this recipe looks Sooooo good that I have got to try it. Love watching your channel. You have some great recipes & cooking tips ❤️

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Thank you so much, I know you can do it my friend, enjoy and thank you so much for your comment. ❤

[@user-bu7rt5js4o]

Hi Rachel, I love your videos. could you show how to make bolillos?

[@virginiabarrientos165]

Thank you Rachel i appreciate you and your cooking,my husband also loves pork granitas with avocado. do you make tamales, i would love to see how you make yours.my husband loves his with pork, i make some with chicken also make some with beans and cheese and add jalapeño.

[@ronwatson4902]

Rachel ,Pork Carnitas is what my wife always orders at The Blue Tolok where we eat sometimes Now I can make them for her at home. Many thanks to you for sharing your recipe. Love you and your channel!

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Yes, what a great idea, you can do it my friend, she is blessed to have you...I hope you enjoy.❤👍😋

[@ronwatson4902]

Yes and I am blessed to have you both!@@rachelcookswithlove

[@rachelcookswithlove]

@@ronwatson4902 ❤️🙂

[@shym9933]

You are the most adorable cook on KZbin! and I love making your recipes.

[@rachelcookswithlove]

You made my day! Thank you for your comment my friend, hugs.❤

[@lisaagis2251]

Thank you for the beautiful descriptive videos. I plan to make some of your recipies for my father's birthday this weekend. I must stop watching these videos before I go to bed because I get hungry and dream about this delicious food!

[@floralopez337]

Oh Ms. Rachel! I just had carnitas this past weekend and I was telling my husband that I would like to learn how to make them and here you are! My fairy godmother! You came through for me! Que rica receta de carnitas mi hermosa amiga! I can always rely on you my friend! Thank you for sharing your delicious recipe! Yours the best! God bless you! Sending you a great big hug! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rachelcookswithlove]

I hope you give them a try my friend, I know you can do it...thank you so much for your sweet comment, many hugs and blessings to you.❤

[@judithperkinson4066]

I can hardly wait to go to the store and get my groceries to make this delish meal. Thanks

[@rachelcookswithlove]

You're so welcome, enjoy my friend. ❤

[@traciemazoch642]

I can’t give you enough respect I absolutely love your channel. You are my only go to when I need to cook the best Mexican foods. Please keep up the amazing recipes

[@richardvtagle]

I was just talking about carnitas yesterday and here you present us with such a beautiful recipe for them my dear friend. This is a recipe I'm definitely keeping as we'll have plenty of company this fall and this will be truly be a hit. There are even vegetarian pork bites that will allow me to create some kind of soy carnitas for Johnny as well. As always my dear Rachel, your recipe is gladly welcomed as is just watching you prepare your dishes. It makes my heart smile amiga. May you and your Ron have a fantastic rest of your week. Lots and lots of love headed your way.

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Thank you so much for your comment dear friend, I know you will enjoy these carnitas, and I hope you can fix some for your Johnny. I love preparing these fir friends or family, I keep them warm in a crockpot and have everyone serve themselves buffet style, and they are always a hit...I hope you enjoy them as much as we do my friend. Love and hugs from my Ron and i.❤

[@NYcat13]

Rach, they look absolutely fabulous..what an easy recipe....I love the addition of orange and lime in the pot for flavoring.. everything you prepare is mouthwatering... wonderful presentation, as always Rach...thank you kindly..

[@rachelcookswithlove]

You're welcome my friend, I hope you give it a try, I think you will enjoy them. Blessings to you. ❤

[@user-qx1qe6wz2j]

Rachel..... I just love your enthusiasm when you cook. I can't wait to make these carnitas. Stay blessed❤

[@johne.p.massey6188]

Rachel, I am simply drooling!!!!! As usual, you make it look soooo easy, yet simply delicious. Thanks for this wonderful recipe. John from LI, NY

[@s.barlow7062]

I love your delicious recipes and channel because you are organized in advance and don’t waste our time. Thank you Rachel!

[@neitajames6029]

Gratitude, 💕🤗. I love all of your recipies. I'll be doing this one at my daughter in law baby shower on friday. I can't go wrong with this one. I'll be making your salsa also.we love you Rachel. God Bless. Love,respect and positivity always. Neita.✌🕯💕🙏🤗🌻🦋🙂👋👣.

[@latashajackson900]

Hey Mrs.Rachel thank you for sharing this video enjoy have an amazing day May the Lord continue to shine on you love ones family and viewers

[@luannemccallister9642]

Oh, my goodness. My mouth is watering. I will be trying this. Thanks for sharing, Rachel.

[@rachelcookswithlove]

You are so welcome! Blessings my friend. ❤

[@jackiecota-ne8ye]

Out of this world Rachel!! My mouth was watering as u took the taste test😂😂 I'm gonna make this recipe. Looks easy pessy!!!

[@rachelcookswithlove]

😂...thank you so much, they are suoer delicious my friend...I hope you give them a try.❤

[@crankygirl3]

Girl, I just made these for the third time this month..they freeze beautifully..I keep trying all your good stuff. You are a joy to watch.

[@danesegresch8410]

Rachel, i always order the carnitas when we eat at our favorite restaurant here in So. Calif. Your recipe looks delicious and i can now make it myself at home. Thank you!😊

[@rachelcookswithlove]

You can do it my friend, I hope you enjoy.❤

[@eddiewilson8119]

Thank you so much Mrs Rachel!and it looks so delicious 😋 and tender!😊💖❤️💝💯❣️

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Thank you so much, they are very tender and super delicious...I appreciate your comment my friend. ❤

[@yvonnedusan6522]

What I ❤️ about the taste test is all so good and what a bite yummy another one bites the Dust !!! So Good♥️

[@iceWaterProductions1]

I have a defrosted pork shoulder right now in the fridge, I’m heading down to the meat market for a orange and some lard. Thanks for your videos. I’ve made your bean and rice and a few others. My family loved all of it. Your doing Gods work Rachel. We love you down here in SouthEast Texas.

[@jaynefranck1]

You are the best, Rachel!…..Your Ron is a very lucky guy! My Russ loves when I make your salsa verde and many more delicious recipes! Travel safe to Texas and enjoy your new home. We are all looking forward to many more episodes of Rachel Cooks With Love from beautiful Texas. ❤❤❤jayne from California

[@donaleen]

Can't wait to make these. I love how you present things and how much you clearly enjoy your food.

[@shannonbates1750]

I just found you and I'm so happy! A friend of mine from Jalisco taught me a few traditional dishes many years ago and I've always wanted to learn more. Thank you so much!

[@Petty_Netty]

My mouth is literally watering 😂 when u said milk I knew immediately this is the authentic way of making carnitas! Thank you for sharing

[@sharonbrown2321]

You and Claudia from another channel are my favorite cooks!😊

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Well thank you so much, I appreciate your comment and support of my channel my friend.❤

[@thelovedheir]

Me too!!

[@debbiewright4111]

I can't wait to try this recipe, Rachel, the flavors you use sound so delicious. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience, we enjoy your videos and your step-by-step instructions. You make it so easy to follow.

[@vgarcia9724]

Another memory fior me. My grandmother made them, I can see her by the stove, while I sat in the dining room. So delicious with her homemade corn tortillas. After her passing, my dad would buy the carnitas from the neighborhood carniceria. But they weren't the same as my grandma's. Thanks again Rachel, for your recipes from my childhood. You make me smile.😊 The carnitas look delicious.👍

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Aw, thank you so much for sharing about your grandma my friend, I hope you give them a try and enjoy them, blessings. ❤😊

[@aprilw7561]

Always love your videos

[@s.anderson]

Thank you so much pork carnitas are my fav🙌🏿🙌🏿 the recipe is easy to follow and I really like you our presentation and explanations. I’ll make real soon 😘😘

[@rachelcookswithlove]

I hope you enjoy it my friend, thank you so much. ❤

[@jamesloxterman8366]

OHH MER GERD.. THIS IS THE RECIPE! I followed this recipe to a T and it is perfection. This is amazing and I cannot believe all these ingredients came together this well. I’m not the biggest carnitas fan but it was requested by a family member so I obliged. This recipe has given me new hope in following a KZbin video and hoping for the best. Amazing, simple and worth the effort.

[@cindyms.1237]

Thank you for this recipe Rachel! I'm making my grocery list now so I can make these for tonight. They look so delicious. Your recipe looks far simpler than others that I have seen. No oven step. I can't wait to eat these. Wow! I just finished cooking these and they are so delicious! Thank you for such a fantastic recipe!

[@homaarriaga4453]

You make all your cooking look so easy and delicious! These carnitas look so delicious, now I know what to do!

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Thank you so much, I know you can do it my friend, enjoy.❤

[@danfoster-hy8mo]

Don't ever leave your channel Rachel. I've seen everything. Top notch Buddy

[@Hammertime054]

Yes, yes, yes please👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻absolutely brilliant 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@sweetavenuebyelizabeth2093]

You are my best teacher…..love all your videos,saludes cordiales 🇨🇦❤

[@guadalupegonzalez9132]

Hi Rachel, I know you are a favorite for many, me included 👩🏻‍🍳. I am sharing this recipe with my sister, I think she will love to prepare it! Thank you, and Many blessings💕

[@janethenley2048]

Rachel, you are precious! I can just taste the carnitas😊

[@cyndeebrown1815]

Carnitas, my favorite!

[@benlesher1442]

I am Terry! Oh My God! Oh What a Joy! Seeing you Cooking these "Carnitas" Sure I'm gonna try CONGRATULATIONS 👏

[@brendah4773]

🤣🤣🤣 7:42 out of this world!! We read that thought! 😜 This was good, thank you my Friend! ❤

[@carmelabologna9051]

I get so excited when you put out a new video! And I love how you prepare everything with LOVE! It really shows! My mouth waters when you taste the food and I can almost taste it too! But I am wondering when your Ron will get a taste test too! If he is doing the camera work, he deserves to get a taste with you and we want to see his reaction to your food! I am Italian and my husband is always at my elbow when I am cooking and I have to say it is so rewarding to see his face when he eats my food. No words are necessary!❤

[@rachelcookswithlove]

I hope I can convince him my friend, he's shy and has not wanted to do it...I will continue to work on it. He munches throughout the video and is my test taker though. ❤😂 ❤😂.❤😂😊

[@Userxyz-z2d]

This is myfavorite!!!

[@olivaskaggs5219]

You're the best , your food, and presentation.thank you for all your cooking experience, Texas

[@paranoideye7104]

Ooooohhhhhh dear lady! Thank you! This is pure gold!🤗💖👍

[@JLZwissRN1950]

My pork carnitas are cooking right now. Following your recipe! My local butcher had pork lard. Can’t wait to eat! Thank you so much!

[@diancassidy7650]

Rachel, I’ve never made carnitas before, but now I will. Your step by step instructions are so very helpful. I hope mine taste as delicious as yours look!

[@apachephotographyvideos8859]

I tried your recipe and it was amazing! Thank you.. such easy step by step ..

[@Mactino8]

You are amazing, I’ve learned a lot from you over the years. God bless you.

[@gyptsyrose73]

I can't wait to try this!! I was thinking of using dr. Pepper. We don't like coke. I hope to try this over the weekend and I hope I remember to get a picture for an update😊. Thank you for sharing!!

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Sounds delicious my friend, I appreciate your comment. ❤

[@LuvtheRiverLife]

I often make your recipes Rachel and my family loves everything I make so thank you for sharing ❤

[@shantemonroe342]

I can't wait to make these tonight. Thank you so much for sharing your recipes. They are amazing!

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Thank you so much, I hope you enjoy them my friend. ❤👍

[@carlosalcaidinho3852]

Hi Chef Rachel. I love watching you cook and the way to explain step by step. I'm going to try making it today. I remember my mom and grandmother cooking Portuguese foods very similar to yours. You're the Best!!

[@susancuevas124]

I've watched this video so many times and finally made it today...SO GOOD! I love to watch you cook and love the explanations about what color it's supposed to be (it really helps!)...can't wait to try the next recipe!

[@tellthetruthttt3641]

Oh yummy 😋 Another meal my Peter can eat! And I have a nice pork roast in the freezer 😋 Thank you so much Rachel and many blessings to you and your Ron❤❤

[@rachelcookswithlove]

I hope your Peter enjoys them my friend, they are absolutely delicious! We absolutely love them, don't skip a step...thank you so much, enjoy.❤

[@ginahernandez3219]

Oh man, these carnitas look so delicious 😋!! Thanks for sharing your recipe, Rachel ❤

[@rachelcookswithlove]

I hope you give it a try my friend, blessings and thank you.❤

[@ginahernandez3219]

@@rachelcookswithlove oh me too! Blessings to you and your Ron. You’re so welcome, Friend ❤️

[@christendeavorsministry2999]

O man can't wait to try!!! Love your channel and recipes so much. Plus watching you cook is so relaxing like watching Bob Ross paint. Your amazing!!! Thank you for sharing your kitchen with Us!!!

[@adelealtieri1434]

I was so happy to see you again Rachel. As always this looks like a delicious dish. Thank you again for your recipes😊😊 love from Arizona

[@rachelcookswithlove]

You're welcome my friend, blessings to you in beautiful Arizona.❤

[@karendavis8764]

Rachel, your cooking makes my mouth water!

[@denisejordan8648]

Love the original recipe from are mothers and grandmothers looks so yummy.

[@brendamarker7351]

I enjoy watching your videos. This recipe looks wonderful! I also love your apron! Thank you again.

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Thank you so much my friend. ❤👍

[@MsTeck883]

Just the way I like them too. Oh my gosh, I got some carnitas craving going on. Thank you for posting

[@joanneray2704]

You are absolutely the best I've watched many of your videos and I enjoy them all keep up the good work

[@lorrainebrown3536]

Yummy Yummy for My Tummy! Thank You for another Goodie!❤️🤗😋

[@MRE56779]

Thank you for sharing beautiful. We appreciate you and cannot fail with your detailed instructions. May you and yiur Ron have a blessed wonderful week. ❤

[@rachelcookswithlove]

You're welcome my friend, thank you so much and blessings to you. ❤

[@D-Anonymous-1]

I’m making that this weekend! Perfect way to end summer!!

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Yes it is, enjoy every bite my friend, thank you so much. ❤

[@choirmom78]

Wow! as they say here in Louisiana...this video has "flung a cravin' on me." Looks so delicious.

[@tightlines5220]

Okay, you made my mouth water, lol. Love how you cook, great easy to follow recipes, thanks!

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Glad you like them! Thank you my friend. ❤😂

[@melbabe4366]

I like watching your cooking videos and also I like to make different dishes also but your food always looks good when you cook it he always smiling

[@lovessellie17]

Currently making this, have watched this 823 times to make sure everything is exactly how she did it!! I haven’t made these in a couple of years and my cousin made me bbq pulled pork tacos so I was craving carnitas after 😂 the cut of meat is so affordable and the comfort of throwing together a real taco, salsa verde on top, it’s suchhh a pleasure having this video to watch!! First time IN MY LIFE cooking with lard lol wish me luck.

[@harrietlivengood6793]

You always come on with a beautiful smile and wearing a beautiful apron.I’ve never had a pork carnita, they look so delicious! It’s no wonder your Ron was wanting a taste. God bless you and your Ron.

[@anitakimsey3533]

These look absolutely amazing!!!

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Thank you so much my friend. ❤👍

[@nakmorris7438]

Would love to come cook and learn from you. I am in the Southwest Ohio area. I have fallen in love with your recipes. Thanks for sharing. Lov’ya.

[@frankphillips3163]

Good for Ron. I would have done the same with no shame.😅 I have a recipe that will be challenged. Thanks Rachel.

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Hope you enjoy my friend. ❤😅

[@johannelavergne9973]

Ok, that looks just amazingly good. Pork is so good well prepared and cooked.

[@loisa.4236]

Oh WOW! Can't wait to try this recipe. Carnitas is one of my favorites. Mine aren't this fancy so looking forward to making yours. We also are part time Texans. Will be full timers by 2025 or sooner, Lord willing. Can't wait.

[@rachelcookswithlove]

❤

[@theyarnkitty]

Those are the best looking pork carnitas I've every seen. My mouth is literally watering right now ❤

[@user-pl7bn2rt2d]

Hello there Rachel. It is always so good to see you. This recipe is absolutely delicious 😋😋. Thanks for sharing and for all that you do. Enjoy your day and take care

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Thank you so much my friend, these carnitas are delicious, I hope you give them a try. Blessings to you. ❤

[@shaedecor986]

Thank you so much for this recipe. I have been looking for this recipe forever ❤

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Hope you enjoy my friend, I know you can do it. ❤

[@youtubeuser6418]

You make cooking beautiful authentic Mexican food possible for me!!! Thank you my wonderful friend!!! So yummy!

[@patschrull425]

I kept watching what you were going to do with the lard. I thought the meat would be greasy because of the lard, but it sure didn't look like it. It looked really tender and delicious. I will surely make this. Love watching you cook. Thank you for sharing! God bless you & your Ron! ❤🙏❤

[@LauraRodriguez-Peace]

Woo! Hoo! Delicioso! Thank you, Rachel! 🧡

[@rachelcookswithlove]

You're welcome my friend, thank you for your comment.❤

[@barbaramiller349]

Rachel thank you! I love Carnitas! My mouth is watering watching this!! I’m going to have to try to make these!!❤

[@rachelcookswithlove]

You are so welcome! I hope you enjoy them my friend, thank you. ❤

[@susanflakes6968]

There you are ..aporeciate prayers and connections...I'm prayinng..

[@dresqueda]

Thanks!

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Thank you so much for your kind donation my friend, I really appreciate it so much, blessings. ❤️

[@Renegade_2023]

My mouth was watering through the whole video!

[@rebeccasanford8607]

Hello Rachel! I LOVE Carnitas! This recipe looks fabulous

[@dewdropssoap6842]

My mouth is literally watering!

[@kimwright6248]

Looks so delicious 😋 thank you Rachel for another awesome meal! ❤

[@rachelcookswithlove]

You are so welcome! Blessings my friend. ❤