I have been looking for a good carnitas recipe and cannot find one. Local restaraunt here cooks the best I have ever had and I am not sure what type of pork cut and how long to cook and with what. I have tried to make it but it tastes nothing like what I had locally. I believe it is more of the cuban version that is crispy on the outside and just falls apart on the inside... just great stuff. Any help is greatly appreciated!

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Here is my favorite.. I got it offline a while back and lOVE it Carnitas From Chelsie Kenyon, Your Guide to Mexican Cuisine. FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Carnitas make a great filling for your tacos, tortas and burritos. They are chewy with crispy pieces on the outside. Carnitas are also tasty alone or with a little crema and salsa. INGREDIENTS: 3 lbs pork (shoulder or butt) 5 cloves of garlic, peeled 1 bay leaf (laurel) 1 onion, peeled and quartered Broth or water to cover meat Lard or oil for frying salt to taste PREPARATION: In a large saucepan, brown the pork on both sides. Carefully add in broth or water to cover meat. Add in garlic, bay leaf and the onion. Bring the water to a boil then turn it down to a simmer for 21/2 hours. Remove pork from liquid and pull apart into chunks, discard any excess fat or bones.

I've been cooking professionally for about 18 yrs.....here are a couple of sites I use for fun @ home.....

Find a recipe online okay.