Tacos de Carnitas Recipe. It wouldn't be a Mexican Fiesta without Carnitas. If you're looking for party food make sure to include this dish in your menu. There is nothing like eating tacos de Carnitas topped with a little onion, chopped cilantro, and green salsa.

1. In a stock pot cover the pork with the water and cola.
2. Add the onion, garlic, cilantro, jalapeno chiles, and salt.
3. Bring to a boil and lower to a simmer. Cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until the pork is tender. Remove to colander to allow the excess liquids to drain.
4. In a saucepan heat the lard until it begins to bubble. Add the orange juice and milk.
5. Now add the pork and lower the heat to a medium setting.
6. Brown the pork on all sides for about 15 minutes.
7. Remove the pork to a paper covered plate to allow the excess grease to absorb.
8. Warm up the tortillas using a skillet. Dice up the meat.

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Tacos de Carnitas Recipe. It wouldn't be a Mexican Fiesta without Carnitas. If you're looking for party food make sure to include this dish in your menu. There is nothing like eating tacos de Carnitas topped with a little onion, chopped cilantro, and green salsa.