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Pork Carnitas
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Pork Carnitas

Carnitas are tender, slow-cooked pork with a crispy finish, perfect for tacos or burritos. It’s budget-friendly and incredibly delicious.

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

135
min total
6
servings
600
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 3 poundspork shoulder
  • 1 cuporange juice
  • 1 pieceonion
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 1 tablespooncumin
  • 1 tablespoonsalt

Instructions

  1. 01

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

  2. 02

    Cook on low for 8 hours, then shred and crisp under the broiler for a few minutes.

  3. 03

    Serve in tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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