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Pork Carnitas
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Pork Carnitas

This slow-cooked pork carnitas is melt-in-your-mouth tender with a crispy edge, perfect for tacos or burrito bowls. The blend of spices and citrus brings authenticity that everyone will love.

Ready in 135 minutes · serves 6 · 600 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

135
min total
6
servings
600
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 3 poundspork shoulder
  • 1 unitorange
  • 2 unitslime
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 3 tablespoonsspices
  • 1 largeonion

Instructions

  1. 01

    Season pork shoulder with spices and sear on all sides in a Dutch oven.

  2. 02

    Add sliced onion, garlic, orange juice, and lime juice; cover and cook low and slow.

  3. 03

    Once cooked, shred the pork and crisp it in a hot skillet before serving.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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