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Carnitas
Slow-cooked to perfection, Carnitas are juicy and tender, making them an ideal filling for tacos. This recipe is budget-friendly and great for meal prep.
Ready in 135 minutes · serves 6 · 350 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
135
min total
6
servings
350
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 3 lbpork shoulder
- 1 piecesorange
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 piecesonion
- 1 tbspcumin
- to tastesalt
Instructions
- 01
Cut pork into large chunks and season with salt, cumin, and garlic.
- 02
Place in a slow cooker with onions and juice from the orange.
- 03
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender.
- 04
Shred pork and serve with tortillas.
