Ernesto's Mexican Food Carnitas
Ingredients
- 1 (2 pound) pork shoulder roast (remove fat and cut into 6 inch cubes)
- 1 orange
- 1/2 lemon
- 10 1/2 ounces canola oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 ounce salt
- Bay leaves
- 1 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Heat oil to medium temperature. Place all ingredients in oil except sugar. Cook on medium temperature for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours.
- Caramelize sugar in a small pan over medium heat almost to burn.
- Turn meat mixture heat to high and add caramelized sugar, stir and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Drain meat thoroughly.
- Serve with pico de gallo salsa, fresh homemade tortillas, frijoles and margaritas.
Attribution
Ernesto's Mexican Food, Sacramento, California
