Carnitas

Directions

1. 1
   In a large saucepan melt lard over moderate heat.
2. 2
   Add pork, salt and pepper and simmer until tender.
3. 3
   Cook about an hour, being careful not to crisp the meat.
4. 4
   Remove pork and set aside until cool.
5. 5
   Shred the meat by hand or with tines of a fork.
6. 6
   Remove and discard any remaining fat.
7. 7
   Transfer to a medium saucepan, add the arbol salsa and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently.
8. 8
   Serve or assemble within a toasted corn tortilla to make taco.
9. 9
   Carnitas can stay refrigerated for up to five days before assembling within a taco.