Carnitas Recipe

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Carnitas
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Directions:

  1. Slice off any big hunks of fat - you don't need to be to careful, just the big pieces. Cut roast up into large fist-sized pieces; if the roast contains a bone go ahead and use that hunk too.
  2. Liberaly coat the chuncks of meat with salt, pepper and onion powder.
  3. Place chunks of meat into the crock pot and set on high for an hour. After that reduce temp to low and let cook for at least 6-7 more hours. The pork can easily cook for 10 hours without any harm to the flavor or texture.
  4. Once the meat is fall apart tender - you really want to wait for this point, before this it'll still be kinda tough. Take tongs and place the meat into a baking dish (like a 9 x 13 glass cake pan for instance). Shred apart the meat with a couple of forks.
  5. Sprinkle the Oregeno, Cumin and Garlic over the meat. Squeeze one of the limes over the meat as well.
  6. Take the juices that are left in the crock pot and poor over the meat as well.
  7. Place under a broiler for 5-7 minutes, or until you get some crispy bits on the tops of the meat.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 16.85 Kcal (71 kJ)
Calories from fat 2.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.28g 0%
Sodium 3.1mg 0%
Potassium 59.95mg 1%
Total Carbs 4.09g 1%
Sugars 0.5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.93g 4%
Protein 0.83g 2%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 11%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 61.46 Kcal (257 kJ)
Calories from fat 9.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.01g 0%
Sodium 11.29mg 0%
Potassium 218.65mg 1%
Total Carbs 14.91g 1%
Sugars 1.82g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3.38g 4%
Protein 3.04g 2%
Vitamin C 24mg 11%
Iron 3.6mg 5%
Calcium 65.5mg 2%

* 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

  • 0.2
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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