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Pork Carnitas
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Pork Carnitas

These juicy, slow-cooked pork carnitas are flavored with citrus and spices, perfect for tacos or burritos. A great option for entertaining or meal prep.

Ready in 130 minutes · serves 6 · 500 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

130
min total
6
servings
500
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 3 poundspork shoulder
  • 1/2 cuporange juice
  • 1/4 cuplime juice
  • 1 largeonion
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 1 tablespooncumin
  • 1 tablespoonoregano

Instructions

  1. 01

    Rub pork with spices and place in a slow cooker with onion and garlic.

  2. 02

    Add orange juice and lime juice, and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

  3. 03

    Shred and serve in tacos or with rice.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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