Carnita Frita [Recipe + Video] Fried Beef or Pork

1. Clean and cut the meat

1. Clean the meat, removing any excess fat, gristle or membranes.Slice it into thin strips, 1 cm (¼") thick, against the grain of the meat.

2. Season the meat

1. Place in a bowl and season with pepper, garlic, sazon completo, oregano and the juice of 1 lemon.Cover and marinate for 20 minutes.

3. Boil the meat

1. In a small pot, boil a little water, enough to cover the meat by half, about 1 cup.Add the meat and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.

4. Fry

1. Remove from water and drain. Taste and season with salt to taste if necessary.Heat enough oil to fry in a heavy-bottomed pot. Wait until it is hot enough, 350 °F (180 °C).Fry the meat until it browns around the edges, about 3 minutes (it gets darker when removed from the pan). Do this in 3 batches. Remove from heat and place on a wire rack or absorbent paper for about 2 to 3 minutes.

5. Serve

1. Serve hot. Find serving suggestions on the recipe.