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Carnitas
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Carnitas

Tender and juicy carnitas are a delicious way to enjoy slow-cooked pork. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or simply as a main dish for gatherings.

Ready in 140 minutes · serves 8 · 500 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

140
min total
8
servings
500
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 3 lbspork shoulder
  • 1 cuporange juice
  • 1 mediumonion
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 1 tbspcumin
  • 2 piecesbay leaves

Instructions

  1. 01

    Rub pork with cumin, salt, and pepper, then place in a slow cooker.

  2. 02

    Add orange juice, onion, garlic, and bay leaves. Cook on low for 8 hours.

  3. 03

    Shred the meat and serve as desired.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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