Carnitas Recipe

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Carnitas
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Directions:

  1. Cut the meat, with the fat, into 1-inch cubes. Barely cover the meat with water in a heavy wide pan. Add the salt and bring to a boil, uncovered. When the liquid reaches a boil, lower the heat, and continue to cook until all the liquid has evaporated. At this point, the meat should be cooked through but not falling apart.
  2. Lower the heat a little more and continue cooking the meat until all the fat has rendered out of it. Keep turning the meat until it is lightly browned all over. This entire process should take about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  3. Remove the meat and set aside.
  4. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the oil and heat over medium low heat. Add the onions and saute until translucent. Add the garlic, reserved meat, and chile powder. Cook for a few minutes more, stirring constantly. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve with corn tortillas and Tropical Avocado Salsa.
  6. Tropical Avocado Salsa:
  7. To make tropical salsa, combine all ingredients together in a medium bowl and stir well. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 792.63 Kcal (3319 kJ)
Calories from fat 354.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.41g 61%
Cholesterol 151.96mg 51%
Sodium 1374.49mg 57%
Potassium 1786.47mg 38%
Total Carbs 64.01g 21%
Sugars 25.94g 104%
Dietary Fiber 15.66g 63%
Protein 52.26g 105%
Vitamin C 116.1mg 193%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 15%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 131.6mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 122.06 Kcal (511 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.07g 61%
Cholesterol 23.4mg 51%
Sodium 211.67mg 57%
Potassium 275.11mg 38%
Total Carbs 9.86g 21%
Sugars 3.99g 104%
Dietary Fiber 2.41g 63%
Protein 8.05g 105%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 193%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 15%
Iron 0.6mg 22%
Calcium 20.3mg 13%

* 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

  • 18.3
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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