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Pork Carnitas
Slow-cooked until tender, these carnitas are bursting with flavor. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or a delicious nachos topping!
Ready in 135 minutes · serves 6 · 600 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
135
min total
6
servings
600
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 3 poundspork shoulder
- 1 cuporange juice
- 1 tablespoonlime juice
- 1 largeonion
- 5 clovesgarlic
- 2 teaspoonscumin
Instructions
- 01
In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until tender.
- 02
Shred the meat and serve in tortillas or over rice.
- 03
Optional: broil for 5-10 minutes to crisp the edges before serving.