Carnitas Taco Recipe

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Carnitas Taco
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  1. In a large saucepan melt lard over moderate heat. Add pork, salt and pepper and simmer until tender. Cook about an hour, being careful not to crisp the meat. Remove pork and set aside until cool. Shred the meat by hand or with tines of a fork. Remove and discard any remaining fat. Transfer to a medium saucepan, add the Arbol salsa and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently. Serve or assemble within a toasted corn tortilla to make taco. Carnitas can stay refrigerated for up to five days before assembling within a taco.
  2. CHILE DE ARBOL SALSA (RED SALSA)
  3. Preheat broiler. Place tomatoes and tomatillos on a baking sheet. Broil, turning occasionally until charred all over, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a saucepan. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and cook until onions are soft, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a food processor or blender. Puree and then strain. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled. Arbol salsa can be stored in the refrigerator 3 to 5 days, or frozen for weeks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 10055.12 Kcal (42099 kJ)
Calories from fat 8807.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 978.63g 1506%
Cholesterol 1541.9mg 514%
Sodium 15898.12mg 662%
Potassium 5538.86mg 118%
Total Carbs 60.84g 20%
Sugars 24.96g 100%
Dietary Fiber 12.12g 48%
Protein 223.15g 446%
Vitamin C 84.3mg 140%
Iron 15.2mg 85%
Calcium 314.9mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 271.42 Kcal (1136 kJ)
Calories from fat 237.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.42g 1506%
Cholesterol 41.62mg 514%
Sodium 429.14mg 662%
Potassium 149.51mg 118%
Total Carbs 1.64g 20%
Sugars 0.67g 100%
Dietary Fiber 0.33g 48%
Protein 6.02g 446%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 140%
Iron 0.4mg 85%
Calcium 8.5mg 31%

* 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

  • 281.9
    Points
  • 278
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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