Carnitas, Simple but Amazing! Recipe

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Carnitas, Simple but Amazing!
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Directions:

  1. Cut the Pork crosswise into at least thirds. Combine and mix Pork, water, Orange Juice, Garlic, Salt and Orange Zest in a Deep very large skillet or a Dutch Oven. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and Simmer for at least 1 hr and 45 minutes or until the pork is so tender that it is falling apart. Stir and add more water as necessary to keep the pork partially submerged, although I've never had to do this.
  2. Transfer to a skillet if you used a Dutch Oven. You may need to drain off some of the liquid at this point. You will want to break up the Pork into small pieces and boil off the remaining liquid until the pork starts to brown and get crispy edges.
  3. Serve with Tomatillo Salsa (Smoky, Spicy Tomatillo Salsa Verde Aka Green Hell! is fantastic!), Corn Tortillas and whatever other fixings you like.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 515.22 Kcal (2157 kJ)
Calories from fat 245.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.23g 42%
Cholesterol 201.81mg 67%
Sodium 732.89mg 31%
Potassium 1079.97mg 23%
Total Carbs 5.63g 2%
Sugars 3.81g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 0%
Protein 64.1g 128%
Vitamin C 24.6mg 41%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 31.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 151.52 Kcal (634 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.01g 42%
Cholesterol 59.35mg 67%
Sodium 215.53mg 31%
Potassium 317.6mg 23%
Total Carbs 1.66g 2%
Sugars 1.12g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.02g 0%
Protein 18.85g 128%
Vitamin C 7.2mg 41%
Iron 0.7mg 13%
Calcium 9.3mg 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

  • 12.6
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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