Carnitas Recipe
Slow-cooked pork, served with rice and beans.
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Ingredients
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Carnitas
Rice
Beans
Method
Carnitas
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano. Make sure to coat the meat evenly.
- 2
Add Flavorings
Place the seasoned pork in a slow cooker. Add the minced garlic, chopped onion, orange juice, lime juice, and bay leaves.
- 3
Slow Cook
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is very tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- 4
Shred the Meat
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir it with the juices.
Rice
- 5
Rinse the Rice
Rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 6
Cook the Rice
In a saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
- 7
