RecipesLa Carreta Mexican RestaurantCarnitas

Carnitas Recipe

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@lacarretamexicanrestaurant

May 12 2025

8h

Serves 8

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Recipe information

Make Carnitas in just 8h . A very tasty slow-cooked pork served with lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, onion, Spanish rice, refried beans and flour tortillas

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Ingredients

Carnitas Ingredients

Preparation

Cooking Instructions

1. Prepare the Pork

In a slow cooker, place the pork shoulder. Pour the orange juice and lime juice over the meat.

2. Add Seasoning

Add minced garlic, chopped onion, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Mix well to coat the pork.

3. Cook the Pork

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.

4. Shred the Meat

Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded meat back to the cooker to absorb the juices.

5. Serve

Serve the carnitas with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, guacamole, Spanish rice, refried beans, and flour tortillas on the side.

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