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Pork Carnitas
Slow-cooked to perfection, these carnitas are tender and flavorful, making them a fantastic filling for tacos, burritos, or bowls. They are typically a crowd-pleaser.
Ready in 135 minutes · serves 6 · 500 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
135
min total
6
servings
500
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 3 poundspork shoulder
- 1 cuporange juice
- 1 largeonion
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 2 teaspoonscumin
- 2 piecesbay leaves
Instructions
- 01
Season pork shoulder with cumin and garlic.
- 02
Place in slow cooker with orange juice, onion, and bay leaves.
- 03
Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until tender.
- 04
Shred the meat and broil for 5 minutes to crisp.
