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Pork Carnitas
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Pork Carnitas

Carnitas are tender, slow-cooked pork that can be served in tacos or burritos. They are full of flavor and perfect for meal prep, allowing you to cook once and eat all week.

Ready in 135 minutes · serves 8 · 600 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

135
min total
8
servings
600
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 3 poundspork shoulder
  • 1 cuporange juice
  • 1 unitonion
  • 1 unitjalapeño
  • 2 teaspoonscumin
  • 2 unitsbay leaves

Instructions

  1. 01

    Season pork and place in slow cooker with remaining ingredients.

  2. 02

    Cook on low for 8 hours until tender.

  3. 03

    Shred and crisp up in a skillet for serving.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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