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Pork Carnitas
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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

  1. 01

    In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until tender.

  2. 02

    Shred the meat and serve in tortillas or over rice.

  3. 03

    Optional: broil for 5-10 minutes to crisp the edges before serving.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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