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Carnitas
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Carnitas

Carnitas are slow-cooked pork that result in tender, flavorful meat perfect for tacos or burritos. A delicious dish that will impress any gathering.

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

140
min total
6
servings
600
cal / serving
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Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. 01

    Season pork with garlic, cumin, and bay leaves.

  2. 02

    Place in a slow cooker with orange juice and onion, and cook on low for 8 hours.

  3. 03

    Shred meat and broil for a few minutes to crisp up edges.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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