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Carnitas
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Carnitas

This Carnitas recipe yields tender, juicy pork that is perfect for tacos or burritos. Cooking it low and slow allows the flavors to develop beautifully.

Ready in 135 minutes · serves 6 · 500 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

135
min total
6
servings
500
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 3 poundspork shoulder
  • 1 cuporange juice
  • 1 largeonion
  • 5 clovesgarlic
  • 2 teaspoonscumin

Instructions

  1. 01

    Cut pork into large chunks and season with salt and cumin.

  2. 02

    Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.

  3. 03

    Cook on low for 8 hours or until meat is fork-tender.

  4. 04

    Shred meat and serve in tacos or as desired.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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