Crispy Carnitas Recipe

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Crispy Carnitas
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Directions:

  1. Cut pork into 2 inch cubes. and place in a large bowl or large plastic bag.
  2. Combine salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano and cayenne; rub all over meat and set aside.
  3. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  4. Heat grease in a large oven safe saucepan or Dutch oven.
  5. Brown meat well on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  6. Pour marinade into pan and stir with a wooden spoon to remove any brown bits from the bottom and coat the meat; add water to just about cover meat.
  7. Bring pot to a boil, cover and place in oven.
  8. Cook until tender, about 2 hours; remove from oven and set to broil.
  9. Let cool slightly, then shred, with your hands, into bite size pieces; return to braising liquid.
  10. Stir, then remove meat, in a single layer, to a shallow baking sheet.
  11. Broil a couple of minutes on each side to crisp lightly and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 309.32 Kcal (1295 kJ)
Calories from fat 148.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.52g 25%
Cholesterol 84.17mg 28%
Sodium 2170.87mg 90%
Potassium 478.58mg 10%
Total Carbs 9.63g 3%
Sugars 5.42g 22%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 3%
Protein 27.46g 55%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 30.2mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 162.83 Kcal (682 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.7g 25%
Cholesterol 44.31mg 28%
Sodium 1142.76mg 90%
Potassium 251.93mg 10%
Total Carbs 5.07g 3%
Sugars 2.85g 22%
Dietary Fiber 0.33g 3%
Protein 14.45g 55%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 1.1mg 12%
Calcium 15.9mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.4
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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