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Pork Carnitas
Slow-cooked carnitas are tender and flavorful, making them the perfect filling for tacos or burritos. This special occasion dish is worth the wait.
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
- 4 poundspork shoulder
- 1 cuporange juice
- 5 clovesgarlic
- 2 teaspoonscumin
- 1 teaspoonoregano
- 1 tablespoonsalt
- 2 cupswater
Instructions
- 01
Cut pork into chunks and season with salt, cumin, oregano, and garlic.
- 02
Place pork in a slow cooker with orange juice and water.
- 03
Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 until tender.
- 04
Shred and crisp in a skillet before serving.
