Carnitas: Braised and Fried Pork

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons fine salt, or 4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
• 3 bay leaves
• 8 garlic cloves, peeled
• ¼ cup pork lard or vegetable oil
• ½ orange, cut into 2 pieces
• + 3 more ingredients
• • 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 pounds fatty pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces

1. Put all the ingredients in a wide 6-to 7-quart heavy pot (don't worry if the pork is not completely covered) and bring the water to a boil, skimming the surface as necessary. Lower the heat and simmer vigorously, stirring occasionally, until the pork is fork-tender and the liquid has completel...

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