Pork Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork)

pork carnitas

Ingredients

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Season Pork

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Assemble

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Slow Cook

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Shred

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Crisp

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Enjoy!

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pork carnitas

Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork