Carnitas #1 (little meat cubes)
1 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | pounds | Lean pork |
| Salt and pepper to taste | ||
| A dusting of pasilla pepper, ground | ||
Directions
Cut the pork into 1" cubes. Dust with salt, pepper, and pasilla pepper, and let rest for 1 hour. Place the meat in a shallow baking pan in a 300 degree oven for about 2 hours. Pour or siphon off the fat from time to time. Drain on paper towels and serve with Salsa Cruda and/or Guacamole. Makes 25 to 30 carnitas.
Source: "Authentic Mexican Cooking" by Paula Holt and Helene Juarez :: MM by Sue Woodward
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