# Carnitas (from Binging with Babish)

Video: [Easy Carnitas | Basics with Babish](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEZioC-qMd4) by [Binging with Babish](https://www.youtube.com/@bingingwithbabish).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$7.65 per serving, ~$30.60 for ~4 portions (assumed); saves ~$9.35* per serving (55%) vs ordering out (~$17.00*). * Estimate: predicted from the ingredient list: 1 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 4 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario carnitas plate at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 4 lbs pork shoulder
- to taste kosher salt
- 2 lbs lard
- 1 orange
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 12 oz Coca-Cola
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 to 4 bay leaves
- 1 tsp toasted cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 5 oz evaporated milk
- to taste corn tortillas
- to taste diced onion
- to taste cilantro
- to taste lime
- for frying neutral-flavored oil
- to taste sour cream
- to taste cotija cheese
- to taste tortilla chips
- to taste shredded cheese
- to taste radishes
- to taste pickled jalapenos
- to taste pico de gallo
- to taste guacamole
- 9 slider rolls
- to taste melted butter
- to taste Black Forest ham
- to taste pickle chips
- to taste Swiss cheese
- to taste yellow mustard

## Steps

1. [0:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEZioC-qMd4&t=19s) Cut the pork shoulder into 2-inch cubes, season generously with kosher salt, and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. [0:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEZioC-qMd4&t=33s) In a large Dutch oven, combine lard, orange juice and squeezed halves, half a yellow onion, Coca-Cola, garlic, bay leaves, cumin seeds, and dried oregano. Bring to a simmer.
3. [1:53](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEZioC-qMd4&t=113s) Add the pork to the pot, stir to coat, and bring the mixture back to a simmer.
4. [2:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEZioC-qMd4&t=128s) Braise uncovered in a 300°F oven for 1.5 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
5. [2:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEZioC-qMd4&t=137s) Stir in the evaporated milk and return to the oven for another 1.5 hours until the pork is completely tender.
6. [2:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEZioC-qMd4&t=157s) Transfer the pork to a baking sheet, ladle some cooking liquid over it, let cool, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
7. [3:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEZioC-qMd4&t=223s) Shred the chilled pork, then broil it for about 10 minutes until browned and crispy.
8. [4:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEZioC-qMd4&t=248s) Assemble tacos by placing carnitas on warmed corn tortillas, topped with diced onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
9. [5:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEZioC-qMd4&t=310s) To make flautas, roll carnitas in corn tortillas and shallow-fry in hot oil until golden brown. Serve with a lime-sour cream mixture, lettuce, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
10. To make nachos, layer tortilla chips, cheese, and carnitas on a baking sheet, bake at 375°F until melted, then top with radishes, cotija, peppers, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
11. To make cubano sliders, brush slider rolls with butter, layer with ham, carnitas, pickles, Swiss cheese, and mustard, then press and bake with a weighted pan until toasted.

## Equipment

- Dutch oven
- Baking sheet
- Cast iron pan
- Tongs
- Ladle
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board

## What the video didn't say

- Exact cooking times for nachos and cubanos
- Servings count

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