Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas

Pork shoulder simmers low and slow in citrus and spices until meltingly tender, then gets crisped under the broiler for the crackly, caramelized edges that make carnitas irresistible in tacos.

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Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas
Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 240 min
Total Time 260 min
Servings 8 servings
Difficulty Medium

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the kosher salt, cumin, oregano, and chili powder, then rub all over the pork shoulder chunks.

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