Jul 17 2026
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Carnitas Platter Recipe

Inspired by Mezcalito Durham
Time8h
Serves6

Slow braised pork / pickled red onions / rice / refried beans / tomatillo sauce / guacamole / flour tortillas

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Ingredients

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Carnitas Platter Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    In a slow cooker, place the pork shoulder and add garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and water. Stir to combine.

  2. 2

    Slow Cook

    Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

  3. 3

    Shred the Pork

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

  4. 4

    Prepare the Platter

    On a large serving platter, arrange the shredded pork, pickled red onions, cooked rice, refried beans, tomatillo sauce, guacamole, and warm flour tortillas.

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