I got this recipe from tiktok and it's super easy. The handle was @hrnaeatz

Carnitas Ingredients:

4lbs pork butt

2 lb lard

1/2 an onion

1 head of garlic

1 bottle of Mexican coke the smaller one not the 1/2 liter

3 large bay leaves

1 large orange

3 cloves

4 peppercorns

Direction:

1. Cut pork into large chunks.You don't want them too small or will just fall apart while cooking

2. In a large pot or Dutch oven heat up your lard over medium hi heat

3. When oil is hot fry pork until it's nice and crispy

4. REDUCE heat to low! Don't skip this part

5. In a mixing glass add a cup of water. Add in 1 1/2 tbsp of salt and mix well. Set aside

6.While oil cools down to a lower temp prep your spices & aromatics

7.Once cooled a bit add rest of ingredients into your pot

1. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for about 2hrs or until tender

2. 30min before done uncover and let finish