Tacos of Carnitas Roasted with Orange, Milk, and Pepper Recipe | Epicurious

Tacos of Carnitas Roasted with Orange, Milk, and Pepper Recipe | Epicurious

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Many years ago, I worked with a cook who introduced me to this method of roasting pork with milk and fresh orange. Jose has long since retired to his little pueblo in Michoacan, but his recipe lives...

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder (butt) or boneless country pork ribs
  • 1 tablespoon lard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 orange, well washed
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • About 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
  • Warm corn tortillas
  • Diced avocado, lightly salted
  • Raw tomatillo salsa
  • Chicharrónes espumas (skin), crumbled (see note)
  • Diced white onion
  • Cilantro sprigs

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