Carnitas Simply Recipes

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Carnitas Simply Recipes
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  1. 1 In a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, combine pork, broth, and salsa. Add enough water to completely cover the meat. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 3 to 4 hours (or longer) until meat pulls apart easily. Add salt to taste if needed.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove meat from liquid in pot (discard the liquid) and spread the meat out in a roasting pan. Break the meat into small chunks. Roast meat for 15 to 20 minutes until brown and crispy.
  3. 3 If you are using store-bought tortillas, heat the tortillas one-by-one either in a microwave or on a hot skillet. If you heat them on a skillet you may need to use a little butter or oil to help soften them. When air pockets form in the tortillas they are ready. To heat them in a microwave, place a paper towel on the floor of the microwave. Lay one or two tortillas on the paper towel (whatever will fit so there is only one layer). Microwave on high heat for 10 seconds per tortilla (some brands of tortillas require 20 seconds each). Keep warm tortillas wrapped in a clean cloth towel for serving.
  4. To serve, double up the tortillas and place a few spoonfuls of the carnitas on them. Top with salsa. Serve with grated lettuce (that has been lightly salted and sprinkled with vinegar), beans, avocados, and/or grated cheese.
  5. To eat, remove half of the carnitas from one tortilla to another. Take one tortilla at a time with the carnitas and salsa, fold it over and enjoy. Or, keep them doubled up. Your choice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2064 Kcal (8642 kJ)
Calories from fat 692.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 76.99g 118%
Cholesterol 607.82mg 203%
Sodium 5198.95mg 217%
Potassium 4589.42mg 98%
Total Carbs 145.68g 49%
Sugars 19.08g 76%
Dietary Fiber 23.79g 95%
Protein 212.77g 426%
Vitamin C 14.3mg 24%
Vitamin A 2.1mg 70%
Iron 11.5mg 64%
Calcium 418.7mg 42%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 97.09 Kcal (406 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.62g 118%
Cholesterol 28.59mg 203%
Sodium 244.57mg 217%
Potassium 215.89mg 98%
Total Carbs 6.85g 49%
Sugars 0.9g 76%
Dietary Fiber 1.12g 95%
Protein 10.01g 426%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 24%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 70%
Iron 0.5mg 64%
Calcium 19.7mg 42%

* 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

  • 46.9
    Points
  • 53
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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