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Pork Carnitas
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Pork Carnitas

Tender, flavorful pork carnitas are slow-cooked and ideal for tacos or burritos. This dish is perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd.

Ready in 135 minutes · serves 6 · 420 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

135
min total
6
servings
420
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 3 poundspork shoulder
  • 1/2 cuporange juice
  • 1/4 cuplime juice
  • 1 tablespooncumin
  • 5 clovesgarlic
  • 1 wholeonion

Instructions

  1. 01

    Place pork in slow cooker and season with cumin, garlic, and juice.

  2. 02

    Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

  3. 03

    Shred the pork and crisp it up in a skillet if desired.

  4. 04

    Serve in tortillas with toppings.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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