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Carnitas

Carnitas

Carnitas are slow-cooked, tender pork that can be used in various dishes or enjoyed in tacos. They are incredibly flavorful and worth the wait!

Ready in 140 minutes · serves 6 · 550 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

140
min total
6
servings
550
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 3 lbspork shoulder
  • 1 cuporange juice
  • 1 mediumonion
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 1 tspcumin

Instructions

  1. 01

    In a slow cooker, combine pork shoulder, orange juice, onion, garlic, and cumin.

  2. 02

    Cook on low for 8 hours until tender.

  3. 03

    Shred the meat with forks and serve in tacos or burritos.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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