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Pork Carnitas
Carnitas are tender, slow-cooked pork that is perfect for tacos, burritos, or simply with rice. This recipe results in deliciously rich and flavorful meat that's worth the time.
Ready in 135 minutes · serves 6 · 600 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
135
min total
6
servings
600
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 3 lbspork shoulder
- 1 cuporange juice
- 1 largeonion
- 4 unitsgarlic cloves
- 2 tbspcumin
- 2 unitsbay leaves
Instructions
- 01
Season pork with cumin and salt. Sear all sides in a dutch oven.
- 02
Add orange juice, onion, garlic, and bay leaves.
- 03
Cover and cook for 3-4 hours at 300°F (150°C) until tender.
- 04
Shred pork and serve in tacos or burritos.
