Amy's Homemade Carnitas Recipe

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Amy's Homemade Carnitas
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Directions:

  1. Place pork roast in a large crockpot.
  2. Pour beef broth over roast to cover. If not covered, add enough water to just cover.
  3. Add peppercorns, oregano, cumin, garlic and salt to crockpot and optional ingredients if you choose (If you wish to kick it up a notch, add New Mexico chili powder to taste.).
  4. Cook on LOW for 8 hours or until meat is falling off the bone.
  5. Remove meat from crockpot and place in large ceramic (oven-proof) pan.
  6. Shred meat with two forks into large chunks, removing bones and excess fat.
  7. Spoon liquid over meat and cook in casserole dish for another hour at about 400 degrees F, stirring about half way through.
  8. If meat gets dry, add liquid to keep some liquid in pan at all times.
  9. If you like, you can broil for last 10 minutes so meat gets crispy on top.
  10. Serve with rice and beans, if desired, as well as with fresh cilantro, avocado, tortillas, shredded lettuce or cabbage and fresh salsa.
  11. Start early in the day!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 166.31 Kcal (696 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.19g 5%
Cholesterol 84.68mg 28%
Sodium 205.85mg 9%
Potassium 583.55mg 12%
Total Carbs 1.99g 1%
Sugars 1g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.32g 1%
Protein 31.68g 63%
Vitamin C 7.9mg 13%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 20.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 79.63 Kcal (333 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.53g 5%
Cholesterol 40.54mg 28%
Sodium 98.56mg 9%
Potassium 279.39mg 12%
Total Carbs 0.95g 1%
Sugars 0.48g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.15g 1%
Protein 15.17g 63%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 13%
Iron 0.8mg 9%
Calcium 10mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.5
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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