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Pork Carnitas
Slow-cooked carnitas are the ultimate in flavor, making for a delicious filling for tacos or burritos. You'll love the tender, flavorful meat that’s easy to prepare.
Ready in 135 minutes · serves 6 · 420 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
135
min total
6
servings
420
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 3 poundspork shoulder
- 1 wholeorange
- 1 wholeonion
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 tablespooncumin
- 1 teaspoonsalt
Instructions
- 01
Cut pork shoulder into large chunks and place in a slow cooker.
- 02
Add orange juice, chopped onion, garlic, cumin, and salt.
- 03
Cook on low for 8 hours or until meat is tender.
- 04
Shred the meat and serve with tortillas and toppings of choice.
