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| Nutrition Facts | ||
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Serving Size 1 (245g) Recipe makes 10 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: adobo seasoning |
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| Calories 397 | ||
| Calories from Fat 199 | (50%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 22.2g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat 7.8g | 39% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 9.6g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 118mg | 39% | |
| Sodium 1629mg | 67% | |
| Potassium 666mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 9.3g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 4% | |
| Sugars 5.2g | ||
| Protein 38.3g | 76% | |
Carnitas
By: katie in the UP
Aug 28, 2008
When I was taught to make Carnitas, the wonderful Woman told me it HAD to be simmered in lard. YES it was very good, but not too good for you 
I have experimented and came up with one that suits DH and my tastes (also lifestyle....crockpot!!) This recipe makes alot, but freezes very well. I put it in ziploc bags and just grab one out of the freezer for tacos, burritos and it also makes great taco salads!
SERVES 10
Ingredients
- 3 lbs pork sirloin roast, cubed
- 2 onions, coarsely chopped
- 4 chipotle chiles, chopped (adjust to your own 'heat' taste)
- 4 tablespoons adobo seasoning (from canned chipotles)
- 8 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Directions
1
Place chopped onions and garlic in crockpot.2
Dissolve bouillon cubes in hot water add adobo and chipotles, put in crockpot.3
Season pork cubes with salt and oregano and place in crockpot.4
Cook on low for 6 hours.5
Spoon cooked pork into a jelly roll pan, pour orange juice and sprinkle orange zest on top.6
Bake in a 400 degree oven for approximately 30 minutes stirring occasionally to crisp up all sides of pork cubes.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Bev in NY
On Sep 15, 2008
This was so easy. I love preparing and eating (mostly the eating part) Hispanic foods. Made this using a pork loin roast. Used the Carnitas for burritos and as a meat dish with rice. Was absolutely wonderful!
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