Simple Carnitas Recipe

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Simple Carnitas
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  1. Place the pork shoulder, oranges, onion, garlic, kosher salt, cumin, black peppercorns, and bay leaves into a large Dutch oven. Add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Skim off any foam that rises to the top. Cover loosely, and simmer until the meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Allow the pork to cool, covered, in the broth for 1 hour. Shred the meat with two forks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 427.54 Kcal (1790 kJ)
Calories from fat 101.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.3g 17%
Cholesterol 132.28mg 44%
Sodium 3379.07mg 141%
Potassium 1261.63mg 27%
Total Carbs 27.14g 9%
Sugars 15.07g 60%
Dietary Fiber 4.67g 19%
Protein 52.67g 105%
Vitamin C 77.8mg 130%
Iron 4.4mg 24%
Calcium 131.6mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 95.6 Kcal (400 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.53g 17%
Cholesterol 29.58mg 44%
Sodium 755.56mg 141%
Potassium 282.1mg 27%
Total Carbs 6.07g 9%
Sugars 3.37g 60%
Dietary Fiber 1.04g 19%
Protein 11.78g 105%
Vitamin C 17.4mg 130%
Iron 1mg 24%
Calcium 29.4mg 13%

* 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

  • 8.7
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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