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Pork Carnitas
This traditional Mexican dish features tender, flavorful pork that's perfect for tacos, burritos, or simply on its own. Cook slowly for the best texture.
Ready in 135 minutes · serves 6 · 600 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
135
min total
6
servings
600
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 3 poundspork shoulder
- 2 teaspoonscumin
- 1 teaspoonoregano
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 unitorange
- 1 tablespoonsalt
Instructions
- 01
Preheat oven to 300°F.
- 02
Rub pork with cumin, oregano, minced garlic, and salt.
- 03
Place in a baking dish, squeeze orange juice over the top, cover tightly.
- 04
Cook in the oven for 2 hours until tender, shred with forks.