Carnitas Recipe

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Carnitas
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Directions:

  1. Cut pork into small cubes approximately 1/2-1 inch each.
  2. Brown pork in a dutch oven over high heat then reduce heat to medium.
  3. Add white wine, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper and bring to a rolling boil.
  4. Cover, and place in a 325 degree oven for 2 hours.
  5. Add 1/2 cup chicken stock and cook with lid on until meat easily falls apart.
  6. Remove bay leaves and add onion, green chilies or chipotles and fresh cilantro.
  7. Shred meat with two forks and serve with corn tortillas or tortilla chips, top with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 190.01 Kcal (796 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.03g 6%
Cholesterol 79.36mg 26%
Sodium 303.18mg 13%
Potassium 563.47mg 12%
Total Carbs 2.52g 1%
Sugars 0.82g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.42g 2%
Protein 30.77g 62%
Vitamin C 15.5mg 26%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 20.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 109.18 Kcal (457 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.32g 6%
Cholesterol 45.6mg 26%
Sodium 174.2mg 13%
Potassium 323.76mg 12%
Total Carbs 1.45g 1%
Sugars 0.47g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.24g 2%
Protein 17.68g 62%
Vitamin C 8.9mg 26%
Iron 0.9mg 9%
Calcium 11.8mg 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

  • 4.1
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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