Directions:
- Trim any thick fat from the outside of the pork butt. Cut the meat into 1-inch cubes. Discard any cubes that are pure fat, but don't try to trim all of the fat out of the meat.
- Put the pork in a large pot. Add the water the strips of orange zest, garlic, onion, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, bay leaves, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and cloves. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Skim off any scum that forms on the surface. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours, until the pork is very soft, adding more water if necessary to keep the meat submerged. Season with salt.
- Bring to a gentle boil and cook until the water has evaporated about 30 minutes. Cook a little longer to fry the meat slightly. (Note: if you want extra-crispy carnitas, fry approximately 25 minutes.) Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove the bay leaves and cinnamon sticks. Put the meat in a fine strainer and push gently with a wooden spoon to remove any excess fat. Discard the fat.
- Fold a few tablespoons of carnitas inside each tortilla and top each taco with cilantro, onion and salsa.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 337.39 Kcal (1413 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 104.99 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 11.67g | 18% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 102.04mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 400.37mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 694.41mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbs | 23.46g | 8% | |
| Sugars | 1.07g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.25g | 13% | |
| Protein | 35.44g | 71% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 82.6mg | 8% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 95.59 Kcal (400 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 29.75 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 3.31g | 18% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 28.91mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 113.43mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 196.74mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbs | 6.65g | 8% | |
| Sugars | 0.3g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.92g | 13% | |
| Protein | 10.04g | 71% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 23.4mg | 8% | |
* 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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