Pork Carnitas Bowl Recipe
Make Pork Carnitas Bowl Recipe in just 8h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pork Carnitas
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and season with cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a slow cooker, combine the seasoned pork, orange juice, lime juice, garlic cloves (whole), and bay leaves.
- 3
Cook
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
- 4
Shred the Pork
Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks, discarding any excess fat.
- 5
Crisp the Pork (Optional)
For added texture, spread the shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil for 5-7 minutes until crispy.
