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Pork Carnitas
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Pork Carnitas

This slow-cooked pork dish is tender and full of flavor, making it perfect for tacos or burrito bowls. It’s a great option for meal prep!

Ready in 130 minutes · serves 6 · 500 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

130
min total
6
servings
500
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 3 poundspork shoulder
  • 1 cuporange juice
  • 4 piecesgarlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespooncumin
  • to tastesalt
  • to tasteblack pepper
  • 2 pieceslime wedges

Instructions

  1. 01

    In a slow cooker, combine pork shoulder, orange juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.

  2. 02

    Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.

  3. 03

    Shred pork with two forks and serve with lime wedges.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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