Ancho Carnitas

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs shredded pork (108939)
  • 2 large ancho chilies, reconstituted, deseeded, and deveined
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 4 large garlic cloves
  • 4 fresh serranos (optional, recommended)
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon fresh savory
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • pepper

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth. Should be thick, if not, cook a little longer in the next step. Preheat a skillet to medium high, and add 2 TB oil. When it is very hot, but not smoking add the contents of the blender, and fry for 1 minute until slightly reduced, then add the carnitas and stir until well mixed and continue cooking until all pork is coated and warm. Serve in burritos, or with rice, and pico de gallo.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

676 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22.3g 45% DV
Total Fat 39.5g 51% DV
Carbs 82.3g 30% DV
Fiber 38.2g 100% DV
Sugar 5.4g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10054.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 2898.8mg 62% DV
Cholesterol 24.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 194.3mcg 22% DV
Vitamin C 177.6mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 2056.5mg 100% DV
Iron 69.3mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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