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Carnitas
Mexican-style pulled pork, cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. Great for meal prep, these carnitas can be used in tacos, burritos, or on their own.
Ready in 140 minutes · serves 6 · 450 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
140
min total
6
servings
450
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 3 poundspork shoulder
- 1 wholeorange
- 2 wholelime
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspooncumin
- 2 teaspoonssalt
Instructions
- 01
Cut the pork into large chunks.
- 02
In a slow cooker, combine pork with juice from orange and limes, minced garlic, cumin, and salt.
- 03
Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- 04
Shred the pork and crisp it up in a skillet before serving.
