Carnitas Recipe

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Carnitas
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Directions:

  1. Grind the bay leaves,thyme and marjoram to a fine powder.
  2. Cut the pork into 2 inch cubes,marinate with the spice powder over night,minimum 2 hours.
  3. Mix all the salsa ingredients,cover and chill until needed.
  4. Heat the lard in a big pot,add the marinated pork cubes,with orange wadges,garlic and onion,brown the pork cubes on all sides.
  5. Discard the onion and garlic,cover the pot,cook over low heat for about 1.5 hours.
  6. Discard the oranges and cook uncovered until all the meat juices have been absorbed and the pork cubes are crispy outside and tender inside.
  7. Serve with flour tortillas and the salsa.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1986.74 Kcal (8318 kJ)
Calories from fat 1695.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 188.35g 290%
Cholesterol 195.72mg 65%
Sodium 609.08mg 25%
Potassium 1006.25mg 21%
Total Carbs 44.66g 15%
Sugars 4.83g 19%
Dietary Fiber 3.87g 15%
Protein 27.16g 54%
Vitamin C 41mg 68%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 88.8mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 481.42 Kcal (2016 kJ)
Calories from fat 410.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.64g 290%
Cholesterol 47.43mg 65%
Sodium 147.59mg 25%
Potassium 243.83mg 21%
Total Carbs 10.82g 15%
Sugars 1.17g 19%
Dietary Fiber 0.94g 15%
Protein 6.58g 54%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 68%
Iron 0.6mg 14%
Calcium 21.5mg 9%

* 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

  • 54.7
    Points
  • 55
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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