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A Sweet Pantry Staple Is Your Ticket To Caramelized Pork Carnitas By Lindsey Reynolds Aug. 17, 2025 6:00 pm EST

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At the heart of the beloved Mexican dish carnitas is the slow transformation of humble cuts of pork to crisp perfection. Traditionally made with ingredients like orange juice, lard, and aromatic spices, carnitas walk the line between sweet, savory, and spicy. But what if there was something else in your pantry that would take it to the next level? We turned to Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack, Mexican food blogger at Muy Bueno , and author of several cookbooks, including the recent "Muy Bueno: Fiestas," for some guidance.

"Sweetened condensed milk adds just the right touch of sweetness to balance bo

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