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Pork Carnitas
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Pork Carnitas

Slow-cooked pork that is tender, flavorful, and perfect for tacos. This dish captures the essence of traditional Mexican cooking and can be made in a slow cooker.

Ready in 140 minutes · serves 6 · 650 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

140
min total
6
servings
650
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 3 poundspork shoulder
  • 1 cuporange juice
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 1 wholeonion
  • 1 tablespooncumin
  • to tastesalt
  • 2 wholebay leaves

Instructions

  1. 01

    Season pork with salt, cumin, and garlic, and place in slow cooker.

  2. 02

    Add remaining ingredients and cook on low for 8 hours.

  3. 03

    Shred the pork with forks and serve in tacos or burritos.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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