Main DishesJanuary 25, 2014
Calories
71
Sodium
404mg
16% DV
Fat
3g
5% DV
Protein
1g
3% DV
Carbs
9g
3% DV
Fiber
3g
13% DV
Juicy Pork Carnitas
115
6
1.5 kg boneless pork shoulder blade
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp hot-red-chili flakes
1/8 tsp cumin
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1 small onion, cut into 8 wedges
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 avocado
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp hot-red-chili flakes
1/8 tsp cumin
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1 small onion, cut into 8 wedges
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 avocado
Set slow cooker to high.
Cut pork into 4-in. pieces. Combine salt with chili powder, chili flakes and cumin. Rub into meat until fully coated. Season with pepper. Arrange pork in 1 layer in slow cooker insert. Add cinnamon stick, bay leaf, onion and garlic. Cover with lid and cook for 4 hours.
Remove pork to a cutting board and let cool slightly. Using a fork, pull the pork apart into bite-sized pieces. Spoon 2 tbsp of drippings and cooked onions from slow cooker into a large non-stick frying pan set over medium-high. Add half of pork to hot pan and cook until edges are slightly crispy, 4 to 6 min. Repeat with remaining pork, adding additional drippings if needed. Serve immediately with Green-herbs rice and Mexican crema. Garnish with avocado wedges.
Nutritions
Calories
71
Sodium
404mg
16% DV
Fat
3g
5% DV
Protein
1g
3% DV
Carbs
9g
3% DV
Fiber
3g
13% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat0.5800000000000001g2%
Polysaturated Fat0.54g3%
Monosaturated Fat2g15%
Cholesterol0.63mg0%
Sodium404mg16%
Potassium232mg6%
Protein1g3%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber3g13%
Sugar1g2%
Vitamin A233IU4%
Vitamin B60.15000000000000002mg7%
Vitamin C7mg13%
Calcium30mg3%
Iron0.48mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.