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Pork Carnitas
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Pork Carnitas

Slow-cooked to perfection, these carnitas are tender, flavorful, and a crowd-pleaser. Great for tacos, burritos, or served over rice, they bring authentic Mexican flavor to your table.

Ready in 130 minutes · serves 6 · 350 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

130
min total
6
servings
350
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 3 lbspork shoulder
  • 1 cuporange juice
  • 0.5 cuplime juice
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 2 tbspcumin
  • 1 unitonion

Instructions

  1. 01

    Cut the pork into large chunks and season with cumin and salt.

  2. 02

    Place pork, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, and onion in a slow cooker.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Shred the meat with two forks and serve.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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