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Pork Carnitas

Pork Carnitas

Pork carnitas are juicy, tender, and full of flavor, making them perfect for tacos, burritos, or nachos. This dish brings a taste of Mexico to your dinner table.

Ready in 140 minutes · serves 6 · 600 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

140
min total
6
servings
600
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 3 poundspork shoulder
  • 1 cuporange juice
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 1 tablespooncumin
  • 2 unitsbay leaves

Instructions

  1. 01

    Season the pork and place it in a slow cooker with orange juice, garlic, cumin, and bay leaves.

  2. 02

    Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.

  3. 03

    Shred the meat and broil in the oven for a few minutes until crispy.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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