Simpy'S Carnitas

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Ingredients

  • 4 -5 lbs boneless pork shoulder
  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Serve With
  • corn tortillas or flour tortilla
  • pico de gallo
  • hot sauce
  • sour cream
  • avocado

Instructions

  1. Cut the pork meat into 2-3 inch chunks and discard big pieces of fat, leave some fat as it adds to the flavor. Chop the cilantro and quarter the onion.
  2. In a large pot add the pork, onion, cilantro, cumin and chicken broth; turn to medium-high heat. If necessary, add more chicken broth so that the meat is covered. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 3-4 hours or until the meat is very soft and pulls apart easily.
  3. Remove the meat and place it in a roasting pan, discarding the onion and broth. Bake for about 20 minutes at 450 degrees, until the meat is brown and crispy.
  4. Serve with corn or flour tortillas, Pico de gallo, hot sauce, sour cream, avocado, cheese, lettuce or what ever you like.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

528 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 27.2g 54% DV
Total Fat 21.6g 28% DV
Carbs 71.9g 26% DV
Fiber 15.7g 56% DV
Sugar 6.5g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1344.5mg 58% DV
Potassium 2118.5mg 45% DV
Cholesterol 31.3mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 217mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 176.8mg 100% DV
Calcium 960.3mg 74% DV
Iron 39.2mg 100% DV

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

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