Carnitas (Authentic) Recipe

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Carnitas (Authentic)
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Directions:

  1. Cut pork meat into chunks and reserve the big pieces of fat for other uses. (I leave some fat as it adds flavor). Add pork chunks, broth, garlic, comino, onion and cilantro to a Dutch oven. If necessary, add water so that the meat is covered.
  2. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 3 -4 hours or until meat is very soft and pulls apart easily. (Be careful not to shred meat, needs to stay in chunks).
  3. Remove the meat carefully from pot and place in a roasting pan. Drain stock, removing onion and solids. Save for other use. Break the meat apart into smaller chunks (don't shred, it needs to stay in chunks).
  4. Bake in the oven at 450°F for about 20 minutes or until the meat is brown and crispy. Heat corn tortillas & serve with desired toppings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 414.45 Kcal (1735 kJ)
Calories from fat 83.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.32g 14%
Cholesterol 181.4mg 60%
Sodium 720.39mg 30%
Potassium 1348.19mg 29%
Total Carbs 4.74g 2%
Sugars 1.52g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.91g 4%
Protein 70.27g 141%
Vitamin C 14.2mg 24%
Iron 3.7mg 21%
Calcium 53.5mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 83.83 Kcal (351 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.89g 14%
Cholesterol 36.69mg 60%
Sodium 145.72mg 30%
Potassium 272.7mg 29%
Total Carbs 0.96g 2%
Sugars 0.31g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.18g 4%
Protein 14.21g 141%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 24%
Iron 0.8mg 21%
Calcium 10.8mg 5%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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