Pork Rib Carnitas and Carrot Tamales with Spicy Carrot Salsa

This recipe really is a celebration of the humble carrot, which, with its sweet earthiness, is a perfect foil for the carnitas. Seasoning the pork ribs overnight with a dry rub of Mexican spices means the rich flavors of the rub and marinade have time to develop and the slowly braised meat just melts in your mouth. Mixing the grated carrots into the tamal masa adds a beautiful color and flavor. You can prepare the carrot salsa and the carnitas in advance. That way, everything is ready to go