Yield: 1 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 pounds | Lean pork |
| \N \N | Salt and pepper to taste |
| \N \N | A dusting of pasilla pepper, ground |
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 Posted to MM-Recipes Digest by Harrison <littlebear@...> on Apr 26, 1998