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Slow-Cooked Carnitas
Mexican & Latin Free recipe

Slow-Cooked Carnitas

Pork braised in citrus and spices, then crisped for tender, golden shards.

180 minTotal time
8Servings
4.8Rating
MediumLevel

Ingredients

  • 2kg pork shoulder
  • 2 oranges, juiced
  • 1 onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Bay leaves
  • Corn tortillas

Method

  1. 1Simmer the pork with citrus, onion, garlic, and spices until tender.
  2. 2Shred the meat and reduce the cooking liquid.
  3. 3Crisp the pork under high heat until the edges caramelize.
  4. 4Serve in warm tortillas with onion and lime.
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