Crispy Carnitas Recipe (Mexican Slow Cooked Pulled pork)

This easy Pork Carnitas recipe is sure to win you over.

Carnitas, or “little meats” in Spanish, is a popular Mexican recipe.

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Ingredients Pork Roast,Carnita seasonings,Onion and Garlic,Lime juice and Orange juice,Bay leaves

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Cooking your pork low and slow ensures that it will be nice and tender when it is time to chow down.

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1. Season – Pat your pork dry and season pork roast liberally.

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1. Add the roast and slow cook on high heat for 5 hours (or on low for 7-9 hours) or until pork is very tender and shreds easily with a fork.

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1. Broil the shredded pork for 5 minutes, until the edges are delicious and crispy.

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