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Pork Carnitas
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Pork Carnitas

Slow-cooked carnitas are the ultimate comfort food, with melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and savory flavors. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or just served with rice.

Ready in 130 minutes · serves 6 · 700 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

130
min total
6
servings
700
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 3 poundspork shoulder
  • 1 cuporange juice
  • 1/4 cuplime juice
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 1 largeonion
  • 2 teaspoonscumin

Instructions

  1. 01

    Trim excess fat from pork and cut into large chunks.

  2. 02

    Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.

  3. 03

    Cook on low for 8 hours or until very tender.

  4. 04

    Shred the meat and serve with tortillas and toppings.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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