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Carnitas
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Carnitas

Carnitas are slow-cooked to tender perfection and are a beloved Mexican dish. This recipe showcases their rich flavor and is great for tacos, burritos, or nachos.

Ready in 140 minutes · serves 6 · 450 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

140
min total
6
servings
450
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 3 poundspork shoulder
  • 1/2 cuporange juice
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 1 largeonion
  • 1 teaspooncumin

Instructions

  1. 01

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

  2. 02

    Cook on low for 8 hours or until meat is tender.

  3. 03

    Shred the meat and serve with tortillas and toppings of choice.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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