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Carnitas
This slow-cooked pork dish, carnitas, is incredibly flavorful and versatile, perfect for tacos, burritos, or even on its own. With a crispy exterior and tender inside, it’s a crowd favorite.
Ready in 165 minutes · serves 6 · 550 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
165
min total
6
servings
550
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 3 poundspork shoulder
- 1 cuporange juice
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspooncumin
- 2 piecesbay leaves
Instructions
- 01
Season pork and sear in a large pot.
- 02
Add orange juice, garlic, cumin, and bay leaves, then cover and simmer for 2-3 hours until tender.
- 03
Shred the meat, return to the pot and cook uncovered until crispy.
- 04
Serve in tacos or burritos.
