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Carnitas

Carnitas

Carnitas is a traditional Mexican dish made with tender, slow-cooked pork. It's perfect for meal prepping, as it can be used in various dishes throughout the week.

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

140
min total
6
servings
550
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 3 lbpork shoulder
  • 1 cuporange juice
  • 1 countonion
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 2 tbspcumin

Instructions

  1. 01

    Season pork with spices and sear in a hot pot.

  2. 02

    Add orange juice, onion, and garlic; cover and slow cook for 2 hours.

  3. 03

    Shred the pork and return to the pot to absorb juices before serving.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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