Carnitas are not a fast recipe. Pork shoulder needs two and a half to three hours in a low oven before it’s ready to shred — and that’s before the broiler pass that gives it crispy edges. Plan for it and the process is almost entirely hands-off. Skip the time and you get tough, underseasoned … Read more
Al pastor is one of those recipes where the gap between a four-hour marinade and an overnight one is immediately noticeable. Not slightly better — noticeably better. The dried chiles, pineapple juice, and warm spices need time to penetrate pork shoulder past the surface layer. Rush it and you get seasoned pork. Give it time … Read more
Tacos are one of those rare foods that manage to be comforting, exciting, and endlessly customizable all at once. And when it comes to tacos with bold flavor and juicy, melt-in-your-mouth goodness, pork tacos are hard to beat. Whether you’re hosting taco night or just craving something satisfying and easy to pull together, this pork … Read more