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Carnitas
Slow-cooked pork carnitas are packed with flavor and ideal for tacos or burritos. They are incredibly tender, juicy, and a hit during any meal prep session.
Ready in 135 minutes · serves 6 · 650 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
135
min total
6
servings
650
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 3 poundspork shoulder
- 1 cuporange juice
- 1 largeonion
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspooncumin
- 2 unitsbay leaves
- 1 tablespoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonpepper
Instructions
- 01
Cut pork into large chunks and season with salt and pepper.
- 02
Place pork shoulder in a slow cooker with orange juice, onion, garlic, cumin, and bay leaves.
- 03
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until tender.
- 04
Shred the pork and serve with tortillas and toppings of your choice.
