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Carnitas
Slow-cooked, tender pork that is shredded and served with tortillas. Loved for its rich flavor and versatility, it's excellent in tacos, burritos, or by itself.
Ready in 140 minutes · serves 6 · 500 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
140
min total
6
servings
500
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 3 poundspork shoulder
- 2orange
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 2bay leaves
- 2 teaspoonscumin
- 1 mediumonion
- 1 teaspoonsalt
Instructions
- 01
Place pork in a slow cooker with orange juice, garlic, onion, and spices.
- 02
Cook on low for 6-8 hours until pork is tender.
- 03
Shred the pork with forks and serve with tortillas.