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Carnitas
Slow-cooked to perfection, these carnitas are juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor. Great for tacos, burritos or simply enjoyed with rice.
Ready in 140 minutes · serves 6 · 500 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
140
min total
6
servings
500
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 3 poundspork shoulder
- 1/2 cuporange juice
- 1 largeonion
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspooncumin
- 2 piecesbay leaves
Instructions
- 01
Season pork shoulder with salt, pepper, and cumin.
- 02
Combine with onion, garlic, bay leaves, and orange juice in a slow cooker.
- 03
Cook on low for 6-8 hours until tender.
- 04
Shred the meat and serve with tortillas.
