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Carnitas
These tender, slow-cooked pork carnitas are full of flavor and perfect for tacos or burrito bowls. They are worth the wait for their incredible taste!
Ready in 135 minutes · serves 6 · 450 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
135
min total
6
servings
450
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 3 poundspork shoulder
- 1 cuporange juice
- 1/4 cuplime juice
- 4 clovesgarlic, minced
- 1 teaspooncumin
- 1 tablespoonsalt
Instructions
- 01
In a slow cooker, combine pork shoulder, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and salt.
- 02
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- 03
Shred the pork with two forks and crisp it up in a skillet if desired.
