Carnitas Recipe

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Carnitas
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Directions:

  1. Cut the pork into 4 pieces and place in a deep pot. Add the water to the pot, cover, and cook over medium-high heat until the meat is tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove the pork from the pot and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Warm the flour or corn tortillas. Spread some of the beans on each tortilla and top with some of the pork. Squeeze a wedge of lime over each tortilla. Add the cilantro, onion, salsa, and avocado.
  3. Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 241.06 Kcal (1009 kJ)
Calories from fat 93.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.37g 16%
Cholesterol 45.35mg 15%
Sodium 705.63mg 29%
Potassium 851.59mg 18%
Total Carbs 19.65g 7%
Sugars 3.57g 14%
Dietary Fiber 7.83g 31%
Protein 20.17g 40%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 14%
Iron 2.8mg 16%
Calcium 66.6mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 81.42 Kcal (341 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g 16%
Cholesterol 15.32mg 15%
Sodium 238.32mg 29%
Potassium 287.62mg 18%
Total Carbs 6.64g 7%
Sugars 1.21g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.65g 31%
Protein 6.81g 40%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 14%
Iron 1mg 16%
Calcium 22.5mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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