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Carnitas Tacos
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Carnitas Tacos

Slow-cooked carnitas are the heart of these tacos, with crispy bits of pork served with fresh toppings that provide a delicious contrast of flavors.

Ready in 140 minutes · serves 4 · 500 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

140
min total
4
servings
500
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 2 poundspork shoulder
  • 1/2 cuporange juice
  • 1/4 cuplime juice
  • 1 tablespooncumin
  • 2 wholebay leaves
  • 12 piecescorn tortillas

Instructions

  1. 01

    Place pork shoulder in a slow cooker with orange juice, lime juice, cumin, and bay leaves.

  2. 02

    Cook on low for 6-8 hours until tender.

  3. 03

    Shred the pork and crisp it in a skillet before serving in warm tortillas.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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