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Carnitas Tacos
These crispy carnitas are slow-cooked for maximum flavor, making them perfect for gatherings or weekend meals.
Ready in 315 minutes · serves 8 · 650 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
315
min total
8
servings
650
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 4 poundspork shoulder
- 1 cuporange juice
- 1/4 cuplime juice
- 6 clovesgarlic
- 1 largeonion
- 1 teaspooncumin
- 2 piecesbay leaves
- 16 piecescorn tortillas
Instructions
- 01
In a slow cooker, combine pork, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, onion, cumin, and bay leaves.
- 02
Cook on low for 8 hours until pork is tender.
- 03
Shred the meat and crisp it up in a hot skillet.
- 04
Serve in corn tortillas with fresh cilantro and onions.
