Carnitas Tacos with Green Onion Rajas Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 4- lb boneless pork butt or shoulder, trimmed , cut into 2-inch pieces
2 14 1/2- oz cans chicken broth
3 cups (about) water
4 tbsp butter
2 tsp chopped garlic
4 red bell peppers , cut into1/4-inch-thick strips
4 poblano chilies, seeded , cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
12 green onions , cut into matchstick-size strips
1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
18 warm 6-inch flour or corn tortillas
lime wedges

Directions:

Place pork in heavy large pot. Add broth. Add enough water to cover pork by 1/2 inch. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cover partially; simmer until meat is very tender and liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Cool slightly. Shred meat. Season with salt. Cover; keep warm.
Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add bell peppers and poblanos; sauté until tender, about 12 minutes. Add green onions; sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Add cheese and cream. Simmer until cheese melts and liquid thickens. Stir in cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
Spoon some shredded meat onto half of each warm tortilla. Top with pepper mixture. Fold tortilla over filling. Serve with lime wedges to squeeze over.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1011.65 Kcal (4236 kJ)
Calories from fat	532.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	59.18g	91%
Cholesterol	339.56mg	113%
Sodium	1189.56mg	50%
Potassium	1431.49mg	30%
Total Carbs	8.13g	3%
Sugars	4.77g	19%
Dietary Fiber	1.51g	6%
Protein	106.6g	213%
Vitamin C	82.7mg	138%
Vitamin A	2.7mg	89%
Iron	38.2mg	212%
Calcium	548.2mg	55%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	132.11 Kcal (553 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.73g	91%
Cholesterol	44.34mg	113%
Sodium	155.35mg	50%
Potassium	186.94mg	30%
Total Carbs	1.06g	3%
Sugars	0.62g	19%
Dietary Fiber	0.2g	6%
Protein	13.92g	213%
Vitamin C	10.8mg	138%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	89%
Iron	5mg	212%
Calcium	71.6mg	55%

* 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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