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Carnitas
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Carnitas

Slow-cooked carnitas is tender and flavorful, making the perfect filling for tacos or burritos. Ideal for meal prep and gatherings.

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

135
min total
6
servings
500
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 3 lbspork shoulder
  • 1 wholeorange
  • 1 wholeonion
  • 1 tbspcumin
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 1 tbspsalt

Instructions

  1. 01

    Rub pork with salt and spices, and place it in a slow cooker.

  2. 02

    Add onion, juice of the orange, and garlic.

  3. 03

    Cook on low for 6 hours until tender, then shred and crisp up in a skillet before serving.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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