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Carnitas
Slow-cooked carnitas are flavorful and tender, perfect for tacos or burritos. Ideal for meal prep, these are a budget-friendly protein option that everyone loves!
Ready in 135 minutes · serves 6 · 450 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
135
min total
6
servings
450
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 3 poundspork shoulder
- 1/2 cuporange juice
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 2 teaspoonscumin
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 2 piecesbay leaf
Instructions
- 01
Season pork with salt, cumin, and garlic, then place in slow cooker with orange juice and bay leaves.
- 02
Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- 03
Shred and serve in tacos or burritos.
