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Pork Carnitas
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Pork Carnitas

This classic Mexican dish features tender, slow-cooked pork that is crisped up for a delicious texture. Perfect for tacos or alongside rice and beans, it's a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Ready in 140 minutes · serves 6 · 610 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

140
min total
6
servings
610
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 3 lbspork shoulder
  • 1/2 cuporange juice
  • 1/4 cuplime juice
  • 4 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1 piecesonion, quartered
  • 1 tablespooncumin
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1 teaspoonpepper

Instructions

  1. 01

    Season pork with salt, pepper, and cumin. Place in a slow cooker with orange juice, lime juice, garlic, and onion.

  2. 02

    Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Shred meat and broil in the oven until crispy.

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