Jul 09 2026
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Carnitas Lunch Recipe

Inspired by Cabos Cantina & Grill 2
Time3h 30m
Serves4

Tender pieces of fried pork, side order of beans, lettuce, onions, guacamole, and two flour tortillas.

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Ingredients

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Pork Carnitas

Sides and Toppings

Method

Cooking the Pork Carnitas

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and minced garlic. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Pork

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the lard or vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned pork and sear on all sides until browned, about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Liquid and Simmer

    Once the pork is browned, add the orange juice, bay leaves, and sliced onion. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 2-3 hours or until the pork is very tender.

  4. 4

    Shred the Pork

    Remove the pork from the pot and shred it using two forks. Set aside, retaining some of the cooking liquid.

  5. 5

    Crisp the Carnitas

    In the same pot, increase the heat to medium-high and add the shredded pork back to the pot. Cook until the pork is crispy, about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding some reserved cooking liquid as needed.

Preparing Sides and Serving

  1. 6

    Heat the Refried Beans

    In a small pot, heat the refried beans over low heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.

  2. 7

    Prepare the Toppings

    Chop the lettuce and onion finely. Prepare the guacamole if not store-bought.

  3. 8

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a skillet or on a comal, warm the flour tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  4. 9

    Assemble the Lunch

    To serve, place a portion of carnitas on a heated tortilla, add refried beans, top with lettuce, onion, and a generous scoop of guacamole. Roll up the tortilla and enjoy!

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