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Carnitas
Slow-cooked pork carnitas are melt-in-your-mouth tender and full of flavor. They can be used in tacos, burritos, or enjoyed with rice for a comforting meal.
Ready in 135 minutes · serves 8 · 500 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
135
min total
8
servings
500
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 3 poundspork shoulder
- 1 cuporange juice
- 1 unitonion
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 2 teaspoonscumin
- 1 teaspoonsalt
Instructions
- 01
Cut pork into large chunks and season with salt, cumin, and garlic.
- 02
Place pork in slow cooker with onion and orange juice.
- 03
Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- 04
Shred the pork and serve with tortillas.
