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Carnitas
Crispy and tender, carnitas are a Mexican classic that make for a fantastic filling in tacos or burritos. They're a great choice for meal prepping and freezing.
Ready in 140 minutes · serves 6 · 600 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
140
min total
6
servings
600
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 3 poundspork shoulder
- 1 cuporange juice
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspooncumin
- 1 teaspoonsalt
Instructions
- 01
Season pork shoulder with salt and cumin.
- 02
Slow-cook the pork with orange juice and garlic for 2 hours until tender.
- 03
Shred the meat and crisp in a skillet before serving.