Carnitas

Directions

1. 1
   Place the pork, water, onion, garlic and salt in a large pot or Dutch oven.
2. 2
   Cook, covered, over medium heat for 1-1 1/2 hours or until the pork is very tender.
3. 3
   Drain the fat.
4. 4
   Melt the lard in a saucepan.
5. 5
   As soon as it bubbles, add the orange juice and the milk, then the pork.
6. 6
   Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until the meat is browned, 15-20 minutes (the orange juice and milk will cook off, leaving the pork brown).
7. 7
   Drain the meat immediately and place in a colander to let the excess grease run off.
8. 8
   Serve with hot corn tortillas and salsa, avocado or guacamole.
9. 9
   To make the tacos you can add chop onion, cilantro and some drops of freshly squeezed lime juice.