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Pork Carnitas
Slow-cooked pork carnitas are incredibly tender and flavorful, perfect for tacos, burritos, or as a filling for various dishes. A true Mexican classic!
Ready in 130 minutes · serves 6 · 590 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
130
min total
6
servings
590
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 3 poundspork shoulder
- 1 wholeonion
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 tablespooncumin
- 1 cuporange juice
- 2 wholebay leaves
Instructions
- 01
Place pork shoulder in a slow cooker.
- 02
Add onion, garlic, cumin, orange juice, and bay leaves.
- 03
Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- 04
Shred the meat and serve in tortillas or as desired.
