Pork Carnitas Recipe

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Pork Carnitas
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cut the pork into 1/2 inch cubes.
  2. Place in stock pot with garlic, oregano, bay leaf, wine, salt and pepper.
  3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occaisionaly.
  4. Partially cover and cook BARELY SIMMERING for 2 hours.
  5. Remove the cover and add 1/2 c water.
  6. Increase the heat back to med-high and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the pork is very soft and shreds easily.
  7. Watch carefully, so that it doesn't burn.
  8. Remove bay leaf, and stir meat vigorously to shred meat.
  9. Serve in warm tortillas, topped with sour cream, tomatoes, and guacamole.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 194.15 Kcal (813 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.09g 14%
Cholesterol 60.09mg 20%
Sodium 1498.12mg 62%
Potassium 352.41mg 7%
Total Carbs 3.14g 1%
Sugars 0.12g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.14g 1%
Protein 20.5g 41%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 14.3mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 155.74 Kcal (652 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.29g 14%
Cholesterol 48.2mg 20%
Sodium 1201.74mg 62%
Potassium 282.69mg 7%
Total Carbs 2.52g 1%
Sugars 0.09g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.11g 1%
Protein 16.45g 41%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 1mg 7%
Calcium 11.4mg 1%

* 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

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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