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Carnitas
These succulent carnitas are slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender and flavorful meat that is perfect for tacos or burritos. A true crowd-pleaser that will impress at special occasions.
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 wholeonion
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 tablespooncumin
Instructions
- 01
Cut pork shoulder into chunks and season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
- 02
Place in a slow cooker with orange juice, onion, and garlic.
- 03
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- 04
Shred with a fork and serve in tortillas.
