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Pork Carnitas
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Pork Carnitas

Slow-cooked pork carnitas are a Mexican staple, offering tender, flavorful meat perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls. An excellent dish for meal prep or gatherings!

Ready in 135 minutes · serves 6 · 500 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

135
min total
6
servings
500
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 3 poundspork shoulder
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 1 cuporange juice
  • 1 tablespooncumin
  • 2 piecesbay leaves

Instructions

  1. 01

    Sear the pork in a hot pan until browned on all sides.

  2. 02

    Place in slow cooker with garlic, orange juice, cumin, and bay leaves.

  3. 03

    Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Shred and serve.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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