Carnitas-Roasted Pork Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 tbsp seasoned salt
4 lb pork butt cut into 2 cubes , some fat removed
1 cup water
1 tsp liquid smoke
1 medium onion quartered
5 large garlic cloves

Directions:

Prep Time:10 minInactive Prep Time: - Cook Time:3 hr 0 min
Level:
Easy
Serves:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Put a roasting grate at the bottom of a roasting pan and pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the pan along with the liquid smoke. Arrange the pork on the grate and top with the onion and garlic. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil.
Bake for 2 hours, then remove the cover and bake until the pork is fork tender, about 1 more hour.
When cooked through, transfer the pork to a large bowl. Shred the meat and stir in the pan juices. Serve with warm tortillas or use when making tacos, tamales, etc.
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	308.84 Kcal (1293 kJ)
Calories from fat	122.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.62g	21%
Cholesterol	136.05mg	45%
Sodium	3646.52mg	152%
Potassium	797mg	17%
Total Carbs	2.16g	1%
Sugars	0.8g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.33g	1%
Protein	43.34g	87%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	3%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	43.4mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	109.67 Kcal (459 kJ)
Calories from fat	43.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.84g	21%
Cholesterol	48.31mg	45%
Sodium	1294.85mg	152%
Potassium	283.01mg	17%
Total Carbs	0.77g	1%
Sugars	0.28g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.12g	1%
Protein	15.39g	87%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	3%
Iron	0.8mg	13%
Calcium	15.4mg	4%

* 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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