Manteca Fried Carnitas

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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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Ingredients

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.