Carnitas De Michoacan Recipe

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Carnitas De Michoacan
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Directions:

  1. Start with removing any excess pieces of fat from the pork.
  2. In a large,heavy saucepan, place the pork along with the orange zest, orange juice, cumin, bay leaves, onion, garlic and bouillon.
  3. Fill with water just so it barely covers the pork.
  4. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  5. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about 2 hours.
  6. Turn off the heat and allow the meat to cool and any excess fat to raise to the top.
  7. Remove the excess fat, and place the cooled pork in a large bowl.
  8. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  9. In a separate fry pan, heat the lard and fry the pork pieces for about 6 minutes, just so they turn golden; allow them to cool.
  10. Using your hands, pull the meat apart.
  11. In a comal over medium heat, heat the tortillas.
  12. Once you heated all of the tortillas, make tacos with the shredded meat and add your own favorite Mexican salsa.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 362.14 Kcal (1516 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.33g 16%
Cholesterol 94.75mg 32%
Sodium 118.28mg 5%
Potassium 773.95mg 16%
Total Carbs 27.73g 9%
Sugars 4.94g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3.38g 14%
Protein 38.37g 77%
Vitamin C 27.3mg 45%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 70.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 120.03 Kcal (503 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.42g 16%
Cholesterol 31.41mg 32%
Sodium 39.21mg 5%
Potassium 256.54mg 16%
Total Carbs 9.19g 9%
Sugars 1.64g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1.12g 14%
Protein 12.72g 77%
Vitamin C 9mg 45%
Iron 0.7mg 13%
Calcium 23.3mg 7%

* 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

  • 7.4
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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