Carnitas (Authentic) Recipe

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Carnitas (Authentic)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 (16 oz) cans chicken broth
  • 5 -6 garlic cloves, grounded in a mortar
  • 1 tbsp cumin seed , ground in a mortar
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro

Directions:

  1. Cut pork meat into chunks and discard the big pieces of fat. (I leave some fat as it adds flavor).
  2. Add pork chunks, broth, garlic*, comino*, onion* and cilantro* to a dutch oven. If necessary, add water so that the meat is covered.
  3. 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).
  4. Remove the meat carefully from pot and place in a roasting pan. Discard onion and broth. Break the meat apart into smaller chunks (don't shred, it needs to stay in chunks).
  5. Bake in the oven at 450°F for about 20 minutes or until the meat is brown and crispy.
  6. Heat (or make homemade) corn tortillas, serve with desired toppings.
  7. (You may have to adjust garlic, comino, onion and cilantro to your liking, everyone's taste is different. You can add salt and pepper if you like too, I use Nature's seasonings, personal preference).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 305.24 Kcal (1278 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.99g 11%
Cholesterol 136.05mg 45%
Sodium 151.16mg 6%
Potassium 925.34mg 20%
Total Carbs 3.49g 1%
Sugars 1.14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.68g 3%
Protein 52.69g 105%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 5%
Iron 2.8mg 16%
Calcium 33.4mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 115.5 Kcal (484 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.64g 11%
Cholesterol 51.48mg 45%
Sodium 57.19mg 6%
Potassium 350.12mg 20%
Total Carbs 1.32g 1%
Sugars 0.43g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.26g 3%
Protein 19.94g 105%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 5%
Iron 1.1mg 16%
Calcium 12.6mg 3%

* 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

  • 6.6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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