Carnitas(Little Meats)

1. 1

   Place lard in a heavy, deep pot over medium-low heat. Trim fat from the meat and cut the meat into 3-inch cubes and lightly salt. (Meat may be cut into 1-inch cubes for use as an appetizer.)

2. 2

   When the lard has melted, place the meat, orange slices and cilantro in the pot.

3. 3

   (Melted lard should completely cover the meat.)

4. 4

   Cook over medium-low heat 1 1/2 to 2 hours or 1-inch cubes, 2 to 2 1/2 hours or 3-inch cubes. The lard will begin to boil after 30 minutes. The orange slices supply the water which allows the lard to boil.

5. 5

   Boil gently through the cooking process.

6. 6

   As the water gradually cooks away, the temperature of the lard will rise, allowing the meat to brown.

7. 7

   If the meat has not browned at the end of the cooking time, remove the orange slices. Watch carefully and remove the meat as soon as it browns.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.