Lamb Carnitas

Total Time: 5 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 1/2-3 lbs lamb butt, cut into large pieces at least 2x2
• 1 lb lard
• 1/2 orange, skin on, quartered
• 1 lime, skin on, quartered
• 4 medium garlic cloves, skinned but whole, slightly smashed
• 1 medium onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 cup bacon fat
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

• 1 1. preheat the oven to 275 degrees.
• 2 2. in a 9x11x2 casserole dish, place all ingredients. cover and bake for five hours.
• 3 3. remove from oven, and scoop out meat with a strainer. dispose of remaining liquids and solids.
• 4 4. brush a sheet pan with the olive oil, and place the lamb, single layer, and put under the broiler for five minutes. watch it! don't let the meat dry out, or burn!
• 5 5. serve with tortillas, flour or corn. add some cilantro or extra onion if you like.