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Pork Carnitas
Slow-cooked juicy pork carnitas are perfect for parties and can be used in tacos, burritos, or served on their own. The flavorful spices and tender meat will have everyone craving more.
Ready in 135 minutes · serves 6 · 450 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
135
min total
6
servings
450
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 3 poundspork shoulder
- 1 cuporange juice
- 1 largeonion
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 tablespooncumin
- 1 teaspoonoregano
- to tastesalt
- to tasteblack pepper
Instructions
- 01
Cut pork shoulder into chunks and season with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano.
- 02
Place pork in a slow cooker with orange juice, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
- 03
Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until meat is tender.
- 04
Shred pork with a fork and serve with tortillas.
