Tequila Braised Slow Roasted Pork Carnitas (Oven Roasted Carnitas)

Tequila Braised Slow Roasted Pork Carnitas (Oven Roasted Carnitas)

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Enjoy a Mexican-inspired feast with these Tequila Braised Slow Roasted Pork Carnitas! Marinated in a flavorful blend of tequila, garlic, lime, and spices, these oven roasted carnitas are tender,...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 3 jalapenos, sliced lengthwise
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ½ cup lard or vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp Mexican oregano (or ½ tbsp regular oregano)
  • 2 limes quartered
  • 2 small onions or 1 large onion, quartered
  • 5 - 6 garlic cloves (you can leave them whole)
  • ¼ cup milk (or water if you want to keep it dairy-free)
  • 4 lb pork butt (without the rind, boneless with some fat on it)
  • ½ cup Resposado (gold) tequila
  • 2 tbsp lime juice

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