Directions:
- Toss pork in bowl of slow cooker with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to coat.
- Placed onion atop pork.
- Cover slow cooker and cook pork on low setting until meat is very tender and falling apart, about 6 hours.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer pork to cutting board.
- Discard onion pieces.
- Using fingers or fork, shred pork.
- Transfer carnitas to platter.
- Place avocado slices, cilantro sprigs, and sliced red bell pepper, if desired, alongside.
- Wrap corn tortillas in damp kitchen towel; microwave until warm, about one minute.
- Serve carnitas with warm tortillas and tomatillo salsa.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 416.59 Kcal (1744 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 190.77 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 21.2g | 33% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 167.8mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 1320.4mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 1091.89mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbs | 8.77g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 2.39g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.77g | 19% | |
| Protein | 48.97g | 98% | |
| Vitamin C | 35.9mg | 60% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.7mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 15.7mg | 87% | |
| Calcium | 73.2mg | 7% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 123.47 Kcal (517 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 56.54 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 6.28g | 33% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 49.73mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 391.34mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 323.62mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbs | 2.6g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 0.71g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.41g | 19% | |
| Protein | 14.51g | 98% | |
| Vitamin C | 10.7mg | 60% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 4.6mg | 87% | |
| Calcium | 21.7mg | 7% | |
* 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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