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Pork Carnitas

Pork Carnitas are a delicious Mexican dish featuring tender, flavorful pork that is perfect for tacos, burritos, or simply served with rice and beans. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to achieving the perfect balance of spices and citrus, resulting in a dish that is both savory and slightly tangy.

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Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

3 hrs

Serves

6 servings

Difficulty

medium

Ingredients

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Pork Carnitas

Ingredients

Ingredients

Step 1: Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks.

Step 2: Preheat the oven.

Step 3: Sear the pork chunks.

Step 4: Add bay leaves, marinade, chicken broth, and orange juice to the pot.

Step 5: Cook the pork in the oven.

Step 6: Shred the pork.

Step 7: Broil for crispy edges.

Step 8: Reduce the liquid.

Step 9: Pour reduced liquid over pork.