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Pork Carnitas
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Pork Carnitas

Slow-cooked to perfection, these carnitas are juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or just enjoyed on their own!

Ready in 135 minutes · serves 6 · 480 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

135
min total
6
servings
480
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 2 poundspork shoulder
  • 1 cuporange juice
  • 1 largeonion
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 1 tablespooncumin

Instructions

  1. 01

    Season the pork with cumin, salt, and pepper.

  2. 02

    Place in slow cooker with onion, garlic, and orange juice.

  3. 03

    Cook on low for 8 hours or until fork-tender, then shred the meat.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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