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Carnitas
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Carnitas

Slow-cooked carnitas are tender and flavorful, making them a perfect filling for tacos or burritos. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that everyone will love.

Ready in 135 minutes · serves 8 · 450 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

135
min total
8
servings
450
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 3 poundspork shoulder
  • 1 cuporange juice
  • 1 mediumonion
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 1 teaspooncumin
  • 2 teaspoonsalt

Instructions

  1. 01

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

  2. 02

    Cook on low for 6-8 hours until tender.

  3. 03

    Shred the meat and serve with tortillas or in burritos.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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