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Tacos of Carnitas Roasted with Orange, Milk, and Pepper
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Tacos of Carnitas Roasted with Orange, Milk, and Pepper

12 ingredients Serves 6 generously openrecipes
Tacos of Carnitas Roasted with Orange, Milk, and Pepper
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

999
Calories
44g
Protein
61g
Fat
76g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pork 100g cooked 242
Avocado 1 medium (150g) 240
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Corn Tortilla 1 medium flour (45g) 140
Lard 1 tbsp (12.8g) 115
Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 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

  • 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder (butt) or boneless country pork ribs
  • 1 tablespoon lard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 orange, well washed
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • About 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
  • Warm corn tortillas
  • Diced avocado, lightly salted
  • Chicharrónes espumas (skin), crumbled (see note)
  • Diced white onion
  • Cilantro sprigs

Directions

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By epicurious · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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