Carnitas

INGREDIENTS
8 lbs pork shoulder, cut into large chucks
8 lbs lard
4 tbsp salt dissolved in 1½ cups hot water
1 can evaporated milk
1 bottle Coca-Cola
3 oranges (minimum ½ cup juice)
2-3 bay leaves
15-20 cloves garlic
½ onion

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DIRECTIONS
Heat lard to 350° on medium heat; add pork.  Stir every 15 minutes until evenly brown and crispy (30-60 minutes).  Reduce heat to approx. 225°; add remaining ingredients and simmer until browned, crispy and fork tender.

For tacos, serve in warmed corn tortillas, topped with diced onion, chopped cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, and homemade salsa (salsa verde & chile de árbol salsa).