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Slow Cooker Carnitas

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Deliciously seasoned and slow-cooked pork carnitas, perfect for tacos or burritos.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs pork shoulder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 1 lime, juiced

Instructions

  1. Rub the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano.
  2. Place the onion and garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Add the seasoned pork on top of the onion and garlic.
  4. Pour the fresh orange and lime juice over the pork.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
  6. Shred the pork using two forks and serve as desired.

Notes

For added flavor, you can roast the pork in the oven before slow cooking. For crispy edges, broil the shredded pork briefly after cooking.

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Find it online: https://www.thestationrecipes.com/slow-cooker-carnitas/

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