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Pork Carnitas
Photo: Sam Loyd

Pork Carnitas

10 ingredients 15 min + 3 hr 30 min 12 servings openrecipes
Pork Carnitas

"Many find carnitas a little dry or flavorless. These have a great, distinctive flavor and are requested by friends and family over and over. Serve with warm, fresh tortillas and salsa."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

606
Calories
61g
Protein
32g
Fat
18g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pork 100g cooked 242
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 pounds pork shoulder, cut into several large pieces
  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth

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