Simple Carnitas

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 1/2) pound boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 2 inch chunks
  • 2 oranges, quartered
  • 1 large white onion, quartered
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  1. Place the pork shoulder, oranges, onion, garlic, kosher salt, cumin, black peppercorns, and bay leaves into a large Dutch oven. Add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Skim off any foam that rises to the top. Cover loosely, and simmer until the meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Allow the pork to cool, covered, in the broth for 1 hour. Shred the meat with two forks.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

321 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16g 32% DV
Total Fat 13g 17% DV
Carbs 45.1g 16% DV
Fiber 10.3g 37% DV
Sugar 5.1g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9888.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 774mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 19.5mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 98mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 22.7mg 25% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 463.5mg 36% DV
Iron 28.6mg 100% DV

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

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