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Pork Carnitas
Slow-cooked pork carnitas are rich in flavor and incredibly tender, great for tacos, burritos, or on their own. They are perfect for gatherings and can be made in bulk.
Ready in 135 minutes · serves 6 · 500 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
135
min total
6
servings
500
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 3 poundspork shoulder
- 0.5 cuporange juice
- 1 largeonion
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 2 teaspoonscumin
- 2 piecesbay leaves
Instructions
- 01
Rub pork shoulder with cumin and salt, then place in a slow cooker.
- 02
Add orange juice, onion, garlic, and bay leaves.
- 03
Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- 04
Shred the meat and crisp it under a broiler before serving.
