Recipe for Mexican Carnitas 
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Yield:
12 -16 servings
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
1 x boneless pork blade or shoulder roast (3 to 4 lbs) cut into 1
inch cubes
6 lrg clv garlic, minced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tsp salt
pepper to taste
3 lrg oranges, divided
1 lrg lemon
oil for frying
warm flour tortillas
shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
Instructions: Place meat in a medium-size roasting pan. Sprinkle with garlic & cilantro. Season with salt & pepper.

Squeeze the juice from 1 orange & the lemon over the meat.

Slice the remaining oranges & place over the meat.

Cover & bake at 350 degrees for about 2 hours or until meat is tender.

With a slotted spoon, remove meat & drain well on paper towels.

Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet & fry meat, 1 lb at a time until brown & crispy.

Serve warm in flour tortillas garnished with cheese, salsa, & guacamole.

YIELD: 12-16 servings

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