Z Tejas Dos XX's Pork Carnitas Recipe

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Z Tejas Dos XX's Pork Carnitas
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Directions:

  1. Place the pork, water, orange juice, achiote, beer, bay leaves, ancho chilies, onion and garlic in a large roasting pan.
  2. Place pan over low heat; cook about 1 hour or just until the meat is about to fall apart.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, remove meat to a sheet pan; let cool slightly.
  4. Drain the juices from the pork; reserve for later use.
  5. Discard the onions and remaining solids in the roasting pan.
  6. In a large saucepan, heat corn oil to about 350 degrees (Caution: Make sure there is at least 6 inches of room between the top of the pan and the oil, otherwise, the oil could boil over).
  7. Being careful not to burn the meat, slowly and carefully add the chunks of meat to the hot oil; fry until crispy.
  8. Using a slotted spoon, place the meat in the reserved sauce.
  9. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and cook in a 300-degree oven for 30 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 547.44 Kcal (2292 kJ)
Calories from fat 184.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.45g 31%
Cholesterol 204.08mg 68%
Sodium 1211.03mg 50%
Potassium 1496.8mg 32%
Total Carbs 21.61g 7%
Sugars 12.21g 49%
Dietary Fiber 1.23g 5%
Protein 66.63g 133%
Vitamin C 66.9mg 112%
Iron 3.5mg 20%
Calcium 98.7mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 73.9 Kcal (309 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.76g 31%
Cholesterol 27.55mg 68%
Sodium 163.49mg 50%
Potassium 202.07mg 32%
Total Carbs 2.92g 7%
Sugars 1.65g 49%
Dietary Fiber 0.17g 5%
Protein 8.99g 133%
Vitamin C 9mg 112%
Iron 0.5mg 20%
Calcium 13.3mg 10%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.4
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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