Carnitas Recipe

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Carnitas
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Directions:

  1. Place the pork, water, onion, garlic and salt in a large pot or Dutch oven. Cook, covered, over medium heat for 1-1 1/2 hours or until the pork is very tender.
  2. Drain the fat. Melt the lard in a saucepan. As soon as it bubbles, add the orange juice and the milk, then the pork.
  3. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until the meat is browned, 15-20 minutes (the orange juice and milk will cook off, leaving the pork brown).
  4. Drain the meat immediately and place in a colander to let the excess grease run off.
  5. Serve with hot corn tortillas and salsa, avocado or guacamole. To make the tacos you can add chop onion, cilantro and some drops of freshly squeezed lime juice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 212.77 Kcal (891 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.68g 16%
Cholesterol 61.92mg 21%
Sodium 2332.58mg 97%
Potassium 399.82mg 9%
Total Carbs 5.14g 2%
Sugars 2.15g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 0%
Protein 21.1g 42%
Vitamin C 8.2mg 14%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 54.7mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 54.67 Kcal (229 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.74g 16%
Cholesterol 15.91mg 21%
Sodium 599.29mg 97%
Potassium 102.72mg 9%
Total Carbs 1.32g 2%
Sugars 0.55g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.02g 0%
Protein 5.42g 42%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 14%
Iron 0.3mg 6%
Calcium 14.1mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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