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Carnitas
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Carnitas

Slow-cooked to perfection, carnitas are melt-in-your-mouth tender and full of flavor. They're an essential part of any taco or burrito!

Ready in 140 minutes · serves 6 · 600 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

140
min total
6
servings
600
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 3 lbspork shoulder
  • 1 cuporange juice
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 1 tbspcumin
  • 2 unitsbay leaves

Instructions

  1. 01

    Season pork with garlic, cumin, and bay leaves.

  2. 02

    Place in a slow cooker with orange juice and cook on low for 6 hours.

  3. 03

    Shred and serve in tacos or burritos.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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