Ancho - Braised Pork Recipe

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Ancho - Braised Pork
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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the pork, 3 cups water, onion, oregano, thyme, garlic, peppercorns and bay leaf; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
  2. Simmer, covered, for 45 minutes or until the pork is tender.
  3. Discard the bay leaf and drain the pork, reserving 1 cup of the liquid (with onions, etc.) Return the reserved liquid to the pan with the pork and add the ancho chile powder, vinegar, cumin, cloves, sugar and salt.
  4. Simmer for 30 minutes more or until flavors are blended; serve with rice and top with fresh chopped cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 317.09 Kcal (1328 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.89g 21%
Cholesterol 90.27mg 30%
Sodium 2474.12mg 103%
Potassium 583.29mg 12%
Total Carbs 13.13g 4%
Sugars 5.69g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.41g 6%
Protein 31.35g 63%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 17%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 57.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 78.36 Kcal (328 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.43g 21%
Cholesterol 22.31mg 30%
Sodium 611.39mg 103%
Potassium 144.14mg 12%
Total Carbs 3.24g 4%
Sugars 1.41g 23%
Dietary Fiber 0.35g 6%
Protein 7.75g 63%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 17%
Iron 0.6mg 14%
Calcium 14.2mg 6%

* 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

  • 7.2
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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