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  • on May 08, 2013

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    Very authentic flavors, easy and delicious!!! Thanks Melissa! The only change I made was doubling the orange juice.

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  • on May 08, 2013

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    I mad this yesterday in the crockpot. My upstairs neighbor asked me what I was making because it smelled fantastic. I am happy to report the recipe is easy and so good. I live carnitas and this is a great recipe that matches what I have had previously.

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  • on May 06, 2013

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    Made this for Cinco de Mayo, it was awesome. I took the leftover liquid from the slow cooker and reduced it down and degreased it to add to the meat for flavor. I made the rice and pico also, it was a Great Meal that I will definitely make again.

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  • on May 06, 2013

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    For Cinco de Mayo, I wanted to prepare a dish other than our usual enchiladas. My husband's favorite Mexican dish is carnitas and after searching many recipes, I am thrilled to say Melissa's recipe is now in my recipe book. It was so easy to prep and letting it sit in the crock pot for 9 hrs made it amazingly tender. It literally fell apart with a fork. I did not fry it but served it, as is, with cilantro, avocado and sour cream. Since it is just the two of us, we did have leftovers...lucky for us! I poured some of the juices over the carnitas before storing it. It was even tastier the next day. A couple tweeks I will make the next time: Marinate w/the olive oil/spices the night before and add 2-3 jalapenos for more flavor. Maybe add chipotle to the crock pot for added heat? This dish is now on our regular menu!

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  • on April 29, 2013

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    I've made this recipe 3 times. Two times I've used it for two different meals, carnitas tacos one night and barbecue pulled pork sandwiches the next. I think it needs more spice than one jalapeno, so I actually use about 3/4 of a can of diced jalapenos. I've definitely had carnitas that were more flavorful, but I think this is a good and easy recipe that I will continue to use.

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  • on April 24, 2013

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    I have never made Carnitas before but wanted to try since it's one of my favorite things. I was a little nervous because it seemed like A LOT of onions once I put it all in the slow cooker, but I trusted it and am so glad I did. This turned out AMAZING! I actually created an account with food network JUST to review this. I can't say enough good things. YUM! Time for seconds! ;-

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  • on April 14, 2013

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    I was a bit unsure about the orange, but I used it. The pork as amazing flavor with a tiny hint of orange. My husband wants to make sure I keep the recipe. I think I will try chicken breast next time.

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  • on April 10, 2013

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    Excellent. Perfect flavor combinations. I added a little extra cumin and salt but thats all. Served on warm corn tortillas (I'm told by my husband from CA that is how you are supposed to serve them with homemade guacomole, sour cream, lettuce, beans and rice on the side. Awesome. Now I have the leftovers that i can make enchiladas, tamales, burritos - can't wait. Thanks Melissa.

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  • on March 04, 2013

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    WONDERFUL!! Made the pico de gallo with it too!!

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  • on February 21, 2013

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    This was DELICIOUS!!!! I could not believe how juicy and tender the meat was. The taste was amazing and it was so easy to make in the crock pot.The best Carnitas I have ever had and being Mexican I've had MANY Carnitas tacos and none can compare to this. I am so excited I found this recipe. I made a salsa with avocado and tomatillos. We made tacos, served on a warm tortilla and sprinkled with a bit of lime and topped it off with salsa. DELICIOUS does not begin to describe it. You HAVE to try this!!

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