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Slow Cooker Carnitas

A delicious slow cooker recipe for tender and flavorful pork carnitas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pounds pork shoulder
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Slice the pork shoulder into large chunks and season with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano.
  2. Place the pork in the slow cooker along with garlic cloves and pour orange juice over the top.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
  4. Shred the pork using two forks and serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.