Chipotle Carnitas Recipe

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Chipotle Carnitas
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Directions:

  1. Rub some salt and pepper on the pork shoulder (or beef if you're using that).
  2. In a dutch oven heat the oil over medium high heat. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until it is browned. Remove the pork and set aside for now.
  3. Add the cumin seeds to the pan and toast in the hot oil until fragrant. Add the chopped onions and saute until lightly browned on the edges. Then add the garlic and chopped chipotle peppers and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the whole can of tomatoes including the liquid, bay leaves, dried oregano, cloves, chicken stock or some water and scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Add the pork back to the pan and bring the contents up to a boil then lower to a bare simmer. Braise until the pork is fall apart tender, about 3 - 4 hours (or 6 hours in a slow cooker). You can braise on the stovetop on a low heat setting, in the oven at 325 deg F, or in a slow cooker.
  4. The meat is done when it is fall apart tender. Try your best to remove it in one piece and set aside. Remove the cloves, bay leaves, and oregano sprig (if you used the sprigs) from the braising liquid. Then in a food processor or blender puree into a sauce. If the sauce is too thin, simmer it on the stovetop until it has reduced a little. Meanwhile, using two forks, shred the pork shoulder. Return the shredded meat to the simmering sauce. Let it heat through and soak up all the flavor and juices.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 221.75 Kcal (928 kJ)
Calories from fat 99.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 17%
Cholesterol 91.48mg 30%
Sodium 109.68mg 5%
Potassium 492.11mg 10%
Total Carbs 1.65g 1%
Sugars 0.54g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.32g 1%
Protein 27.52g 55%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 25.8mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 138.85 Kcal (581 kJ)
Calories from fat 62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.89g 17%
Cholesterol 57.28mg 30%
Sodium 68.68mg 5%
Potassium 308.14mg 10%
Total Carbs 1.03g 1%
Sugars 0.34g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 1%
Protein 17.23g 55%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 8%
Calcium 16.2mg 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

  • 5.3
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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