Pork Carnitas with Garlic and Orange Recipe

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Pork Carnitas with Garlic and Orange
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  1. Preheat the oven to 325°. In a roasting pan, rub the pork all over with oil and season with salt and pepper. Turn the pork meaty side up and sprinkle with the ancho. Add 1/2 cup of water, cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
  2. Scatter the garlic cloves and jalapeños around the pork and bake uncovered for 2 hours, turning the pan after 1 hour. Transfer the garlic cloves and jalapeños to a plate.
  3. Increase the oven temperature to 375°. Cut the pork into 4 thick slices. Using 2 forks, pull the pork into large chunks. Arrange the chunks in the pan, browned sides up. Peel the garlic and add the cloves to the pan. Roast the pork for 30 minutes, until well-browned and crisp. Pull into smaller pieces and roast for 30 minutes longer.
  4. Transfer the pork and garlic to a large platter and scatter the jalapeños on top.
  5. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the roasting pan. Set the pan over moderate heat, add the orange juice and boil, scraping up the browned bits; pour over the pork and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper and serve with tortillas.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 183.33 Kcal (768 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.55g 5%
Cholesterol 68.03mg 23%
Sodium 64.4mg 3%
Potassium 576.75mg 12%
Total Carbs 8.79g 3%
Sugars 3.05g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 2%
Protein 27.39g 55%
Vitamin C 32.6mg 54%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 39.8mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 107.92 Kcal (452 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.09g 5%
Cholesterol 40.04mg 23%
Sodium 37.91mg 3%
Potassium 339.51mg 12%
Total Carbs 5.17g 3%
Sugars 1.8g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.36g 2%
Protein 16.12g 55%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 54%
Iron 0.8mg 8%
Calcium 23.4mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.8
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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