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Carnitas

Carnitas

This slow-cooked pork dish is wonderfully savory and tender, perfect for tacos or burritos. A popular choice for gatherings, it's bound to impress your guests.

Ready in 135 minutes · serves 6 · 600 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

135
min total
6
servings
600
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 3 poundspork shoulder
  • 1 cuporange juice
  • 0.5 cuplime juice
  • 1 largeonion
  • 5 clovesgarlic
  • 2 teaspoonscumin

Instructions

  1. 01

    Place pork shoulder in a slow cooker with onion, garlic, cumin, orange juice, and lime juice.

  2. 02

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

  3. 03

    Shred the pork and return to the juices.

  4. 04

    Serve in tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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