Carnitas Soft Tacos With Guacamole and Pico De Gallo Recipe

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Carnitas Soft Tacos With Guacamole and Pico De Gallo
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
2049
Calories
Total time
150
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In large, heavy saucepan, melt the lard over medium low heat. When it has melted but is not yet very hot, add the pork, water, orange zest, lime zest, garlic and salt. Cook at a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally so that the meat evenly cooks, for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender. If the meat needs more time and all of the water has evaporated, add a bit more water and continue cooking til the meat is tender.
  2. Once the meat is tender. raise the heat to medium-high. (Don' panic if the lard comes to a rolling boil - this will diminish as the water evaporates and will become small bubbles.) After the boiling lard changes to small bubbles, cook the meat for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until light golden brown and crispy all over. Remove the meat with a slotted spoon or tongs and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. When slightly cool, pull the meat apart usinmg 2 forks into shreds and smaller pieces and discard bones.
  3. To heat tortillas, heat a medium skillet over low heat. Place the oil in a small dish and before placing in the pan, brush both sides of each tortilla with a little of the oil. Place the oiled tortilla in the skillet and cook until just warm and soft, 2-5 seconds per side. Remove from the heat, place on plate and cover with a cloth to keep warm until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2048.64 Kcal (8577 kJ)
Calories from fat 2040.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 226.77g 349%
Cholesterol 215.41mg 72%
Sodium 291.36mg 12%
Potassium 9.08mg 0%
Total Carbs 0.74g 0%
Sugars 0.02g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.05g 0%
Protein 0.14g 0%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 5.7mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 837.67 Kcal (3507 kJ)
Calories from fat 834.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 92.73g 349%
Cholesterol 88.08mg 72%
Sodium 119.14mg 12%
Potassium 3.71mg 0%
Total Carbs 0.3g 0%
Sugars 0.01g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.02g 0%
Protein 0.06g 0%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 2.3mg 1%

* 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

  • 59.9
    Points
  • 58
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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