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Carnitas

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These authentic and easy carnitas tacos are the answer to your next taco Tuesday. They’re filled with meltingly tender pork that’s finished with perfect, crisp edges. Make these right in your crockpot and voila! #carnitastacos #authenticcarnitastacos #tacorecipe #cincodemayo

These authentic and easy carnitas tacos are the answer to your next taco Tuesday. They’re filled with meltingly tender pork that’s finished with perfect, crisp edges. Make these right in your crockpot and voila! #carnitastacos #authenticcarnitastacos #tacorecipe #cincodemayo

#1 Authentic Pork Carnitas Recipe - Tender & Caramelized

85 · 60 minutes · Authentic Mexican pulled pork carnitas recipe are my most popular recipe for a reason! Because they are the best :)

Ingredients

Meat
  • 4 lb Pork butt, boneless
Produce
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Orange, medium
  • 1 tsp Oregano, dried
Condiments
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice, fresh
Baking & Spices
  • 3/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin, ground
Liquids
  • 2 cup Water
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This is the BEST carnitas recipe! Rich, tender shredded pork with crispy, crunchy edges, perfect for tacos, burritos, or just eating by the forkful. | #carnitas | #pork | #porkshoulder | #Mexicanfood

This Easy Carnitas Recipe makes the BEST carnitas: rich, tender shredded pork with crispy, crunchy edges, perfect for tacos, burritos, or just eating by the forkful. Post includes step-by-step instructions and everything you ever wanted to know about making carnitas.

5-Star Rated Instant Pot Carnitas

The BEST Instant Pot Carnitas are easy to make at home. A quick pop under the broiler at the end ensures that they're nice & crispy!

Authentic Mexican Carnitas

This authentic carnitas recipe creates the most tender Mexican pork you can imagine! Make it for family dinners or to feed a party crowd.

The BEST Carnitas Recipe

Carnitas is juicy and tender shredded pork with crispy, flavorful edges. It's a staple in Mexican cuisine and easy to make at home!

Easy Crockpot Pork Carnitas Recipe - The Schmidty Wife

This delicious Crockpot Carnitas Recipe comes together fast using pork butt, spices, onion, orange, & beer. It's better than what you get at a restaurant!

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Pork Carnitas in the Instant Pot is my new favorite way to make carnitas. It's quick and easy, full of flavor, and you don't have to turn your oven on and heat up your kitchen. Did you know that Pork carnitas is also known as Mexican pulled pork? There are several ways to serve carnitas, too...
Autumn is a time for harvest. And, what better way to celebrate a bounty than with the farm fresh produce of our spicy potato taco. #tacocatering #cateringideas #vegantaco
Sheet Pan Pork Carnitas
My easy slow cooker carnitas are a family favorite. This easy dinner recipe is perfect for taco Tuesday…or any day of the week for that matter!