Whether it's it pork carnitas or brisket, we can't resist a big braise. Braising is a gentle cooking method that results in juicy fall apart in your mouth bites. Simply let the cooking liquid come up your cut of meat halfway, cover, and let simmer (at least 2 hours but longer is encouraged). When braising, don't forget to include alliums like onions, shallots, and garlic as well as citrus like orange and lime. The fruits acid will enhance the transformation from an unyieldingly tough cut to an ethereal tender one. Plus you want all those flavors to end up on your plate at taco night.