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Pork Carnitas with Caramelized Onions and Chipotle Recipe

Pork Carnitas with Caramelized Onions and Chipotle Recipe

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Pork Carnitas with Caramelized Onions and Chipotle

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tsp chopped fresh oregano
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 lb boneless boston butt pork roast, trimmed and cut into (1-inch) cubes
2 bay leaves
2 tsp olive oil
cooking spray
2 cups chopped onion (about 2 medium)
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 chopped chipotle chile , canned in adobo sauce
1 (14-oz) can fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
2 tsp fresh lime juice

Directions:

Combine first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and shake to coat pork. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove pork from bag. Add pork to pan; cook 10 minutes, browning on all sides. Remove from pan.
Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic; sauté 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in salt, cumin, and chile. Return pork to pan, and add broth. Bring to a simmer; cover. Cook 2 hours or until pork is very tender. Remove from heat; discard bay leaves. Stir in cilantro and juice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	194.08 Kcal (813 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.4g	13%
Cholesterol	68.03mg	23%
Sodium	473.84mg	20%
Potassium	499.29mg	11%
Total Carbs	6.61g	2%
Sugars	2.31g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.4g	6%
Protein	22.83g	46%
Vitamin C	5.3mg	9%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	46.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	108.05 Kcal (452 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.68g	13%
Cholesterol	37.87mg	23%
Sodium	263.79mg	20%
Potassium	277.96mg	11%
Total Carbs	3.68g	2%
Sugars	1.29g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.78g	6%
Protein	12.71g	46%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	9%
Iron	0.9mg	9%
Calcium	25.9mg	5%

* 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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savory
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