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Carnitas
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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

  1. 01

    Place pork in a slow cooker with orange juice, garlic, onion, and spices.

  2. 02

    Cook on low for 6-8 hours until pork is tender.

  3. 03

    Shred the pork with forks and serve with tortillas.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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