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Pork Carnitas

Pork Carnitas

Slow-cooked Pork Carnitas is juicy, flavorful, and perfect for gatherings. They’re effortlessly shredded and ready to be enjoyed in tacos or burritos.

Ready in 140 minutes · serves 6 · 500 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

140
min total
6
servings
500
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 3 poundspork shoulder
  • 1 cuporange juice
  • 1/4 cuplime juice
  • 1 large, choppedonion
  • 4 cloves, mincedgarlic
  • 1 tablespooncumin
  • 1 teaspoonsalt

Instructions

  1. 01

    Season the pork with salt and cumin, then place it in a slow cooker.

  2. 02

    Add orange juice, lime juice, onion, and garlic to the cooker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Remove and shred the pork, then broil for a few minutes for crispy edges.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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