Carnitas Sandwich With Avocado Salsa Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into large cubes (remove as much fat as possible)
4 cups beef broth
16 oz chunky salsa
water
16 oz pico de gallo
3 hass avocadoes, seeded, peeled, diced (ripe )
8 sandwich buns , split lengthwise ( bollilo or french)
sour cream , for serving

Directions:

In a large heavy saucepan, over medium-high heat, combine pork chunks, broth and salsa.
Add enough water to completely cover meat. Cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer (covered) for 3 to 4 hours or until meat pulls apart easily.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Remove meat from liquid in pot (discard liquid) and place in a roasting pan.
Break meat into small chunks.
Roast meat for 15-20 minutes until brown and crispy.
While meat is roasting, combine diced avocado with prepared pico de gallo.
Spoon carnitas into sandwich rolls and top with avocado salsa and sour cream.
Serving suggestion: Meat can be prepared in advance and transported warm to party.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	338.34 Kcal (1417 kJ)
Calories from fat	74.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.3g	13%
Cholesterol	136.05mg	45%
Sodium	983.1mg	41%
Potassium	934.24mg	20%
Total Carbs	10.38g	3%
Sugars	3.77g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.57g	6%
Protein	56.2g	112%
Vitamin C	5.7mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	17%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	20.7mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	73.48 Kcal (308 kJ)
Calories from fat	16.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.8g	13%
Cholesterol	29.55mg	45%
Sodium	213.51mg	41%
Potassium	202.9mg	20%
Total Carbs	2.25g	3%
Sugars	0.82g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.34g	6%
Protein	12.2g	112%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	17%
Iron	0.5mg	13%
Calcium	4.5mg	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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savory
bitter
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