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Carnitas

Tender and flavorful carnitas made in a crockpot, perfect for tacos, burritos, or as a main dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 lbs pork shoulder Cut into large chunks
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and place them in a crockpot.
  2. In a bowl, mix together orange juice, chopped onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the seasoning mixture evenly over the pork.
Cooking
  1. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Serving
  1. Once cooked, shred the pork with two forks directly in the pot.
  2. Serve in tacos, burritos, or as a main dish, and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, sear the pork in a skillet for a few minutes before putting it in the crockpot. Adjust the spices according to your taste. Use the leftover juice from the crockpot to drizzle over the shredded pork for extra moisture and flavor.