Manteca Fried Carnitas

Name: Manteca Fried Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1 gallon lard for frying (manteca); 5 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 6 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1.5 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper; 2 large onions, quartered; 3 whole garlic cloves; 1 large orange, halved

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Nuggets of pork shoulder are slowly cooked with orange and onion in lard in this authentic Mexican dish.

Submitted by chefmikep

Updated on February 15, 2022

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

20

Yield:

5 pounds

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Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

1 gallon lard for frying (manteca)
5 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
6 bay leaves
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons coarse ground black pepper
2 large onions, quartered
3 whole garlic cloves
1 large orange, halved

Directions

Heat the lard in a deep roasting pan over medium heat. Stir in the pork, bay leaves, salt, pepper, onions, and garlic. Squeeze the orange into the mixture and drop in the orange halves. Add more lard if needed to cover all of the ingredients.
Cook until the pork is tender enough to pull apart with a fork, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Discard the orange, onion, and garlic; strain the pork cubes from the lard using a slotted spoon.

Editor's Note

We have determined the nutritional value of the lard for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time, temperature, and ingredient density.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

304	Calories
27g	Fat
3g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 304
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g	35%
Saturated Fat 10g	52%
Cholesterol 60mg	20%
Sodium 611mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 12g	24%
Vitamin C 6mg	7%
Calcium 21mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 206mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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