Carnitas are a traditional dish from Michoacán, Mexico, known as the original Mexican pulled pork. This authentic carnitas recipe uses pork shoulder slowly simmered with orange juice, bay leaves, and spices until tender, then crisped for that perfect bite of crispy carnitas. Whether made as cooker pulled pork or on the stovetop, pork carnitas are one of Mexico’s most popular recipes, perfect for carnitas tacos, burritos, or simply as juicy, flavorful shredded pork.
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