Garlicky Cuban Shredded Pork Recipe

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Garlicky Cuban Shredded Pork
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Directions:

  1. Combine water, juice of 1 lime, oregano, thyme, garlic, and peppercorns.
  2. Bring to a boil, then add boneless pork chops; lower heat and simmer, tightly covered, for about 1 hour, or until almost falling apart tender.
  3. Add coarse sea salt to taste, then let meat cool in broth overnight in refrigerator.
  4. The next day, remove pork from broth and shred.
  5. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and add shredded pork until it is almost crispy, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add onion and garlic and cook another 10 minutes or so, until they begin to brown slightly.
  7. Squeeze in the juice of 1 lime and stir in the cilantro.
  8. Combine thoroughly and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 246.94 Kcal (1034 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.81g 21%
Cholesterol 60.09mg 20%
Sodium 1451.36mg 60%
Potassium 411.92mg 9%
Total Carbs 8.16g 3%
Sugars 1.24g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.31g 5%
Protein 21.14g 42%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 16%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 35.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 150.31 Kcal (629 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.41g 21%
Cholesterol 36.57mg 20%
Sodium 883.41mg 60%
Potassium 250.73mg 9%
Total Carbs 4.97g 3%
Sugars 0.76g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 5%
Protein 12.86g 42%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 16%
Iron 1.1mg 10%
Calcium 21.6mg 4%

* 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

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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