Crock Pot 'carnitas' Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2-2 lbs pork tenderloin, cut into 2 inch cubes
1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
4 slices orange rind
1 (12 oz) can dr. pepper cola or 1 (12 oz) can mr pibb soda
16 fajita-size flour tortillas
1 large tomato, cored and chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped , to taste
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
salt and pepper

Directions:

Combine pork, onion, jalapeno, orange peel and soda in a crock pot.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
Uncover and shred the meat using 2 forks.
Serve on flour tortillas and top with pico de gallo, if desired.
For Pico de Gallo:.
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use; Makes 1 1/2 cups.
Note: Also, up to 2 teaspoons each of fresh minced garlic and dried oregano can be added to taste.
The carnitas can be served rolled into flour tortillas or in taco shells.
Topping options include pico de gallo, guacamole or shredded cheese with a bit of taco sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	155.52 Kcal (651 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.99g	3%
Cholesterol	64.48mg	21%
Sodium	55.53mg	2%
Potassium	622.66mg	13%
Total Carbs	11.62g	4%
Sugars	7.83g	31%
Dietary Fiber	2.2g	9%
Protein	22.04g	44%
Vitamin C	43.8mg	73%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	41.1mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	69.41 Kcal (291 kJ)
Calories from fat	8.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.89g	3%
Cholesterol	28.78mg	21%
Sodium	24.79mg	2%
Potassium	277.92mg	13%
Total Carbs	5.19g	4%
Sugars	3.5g	31%
Dietary Fiber	0.98g	9%
Protein	9.84g	44%
Vitamin C	19.5mg	73%
Iron	0.5mg	6%
Calcium	18.4mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

2.8

Points
4

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
very low sodium

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