One of the most traditional Mexican dishes, it's basically pieces of
pork shoulder fried in a mixture of lard and Mexican Coca-Cola, and mixed w/ orange juice, lime peels, onions, and bay leaves. The meat is crispy on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. It is usually served w/
yellow rice, refried black beans, corn tortillas, and
pickled onions, and a salsa verde is served on the side as well.
Today I went to the
taqueria for
lunch and had some carnitas. They were really
delicious.
