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Pork Carnitas
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Pork Carnitas

Slow-cooked to perfection, these carnitas are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, ideal for tacos or burrito bowls. Easy to make and full of flavor.

Ready in 140 minutes · serves 6 · 500 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

140
min total
6
servings
500
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 3 poundspork shoulder
  • 1/2 cuporange juice
  • 1 teaspooncumin
  • 2 piecesbay leaves
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 12 piecestortillas

Instructions

  1. 01

    Season pork shoulder and place in a slow cooker with orange juice and spices.

  2. 02

    Cook on low for 8 hours or until tender.

  3. 03

    Shred meat and crisp in a skillet before serving with tortillas.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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