Main Dishes
August 16, 2013
Calories
221
Sodium
442mg
18% DV
Fat
3g
5% DV
Protein
16g
32% DV
Carbs
33g
11% DV
Fiber
4g
18% DV
Slow Cooked Carnitas & Salsa Asada
92
Coming from a part-Hispanic family, I grew up with authentic Mexican food. I just love it. When I can find the real thing in restaurants, I just devour it. At my local library, I came across Marcela Valladolid's Mexican Made Easy: Everyday Ingredients, Extraordinary Flavor cookbook. I took it home and after the first few recipes, I decided I needed this forever. So I ordered it. It's full of authentic Mexican dishes that are amazing. Like this recipe that I'm sharing today. Super
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1/2 c. shortening
2 lbs pork butt, cut into 2 inch cubes (4 cups)
salt and pepper
4 black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
2 medium white onions
4 garlic cloves, peeled
Salsa Asada:
8 plum tomatoes, cored
1 large shallot, peeled
2 serrano chiles, stemmed
1/3 c. chicken broth
Salt and pepper
2 lbs pork butt, cut into 2 inch cubes (4 cups)
salt and pepper
4 black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
2 medium white onions
4 garlic cloves, peeled
Salsa Asada:
8 plum tomatoes, cored
1 large shallot, peeled
2 serrano chiles, stemmed
1/3 c. chicken broth
Salt and pepper
Melt the shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the pork all over with salt and pepper. Add to the pan. Sear the meat on all sides, turning occasionally, until golden brown. About 10...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
221
Sodium
442mg
18% DV
Fat
3g
5% DV
Protein
16g
32% DV
Carbs
33g
11% DV
Fiber
4g
18% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
1g
9%
Polysaturated Fat
0.58g
3%
Monosaturated Fat
1g
6%
Cholesterol
30mg
10%
Sodium
442mg
18%
Potassium
1212mg
34%
Protein
16g
32%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
4g
18%
Sugar
25g
51%
Vitamin A
1788IU
35%
Vitamin B6
0.62mg
31%
Vitamin C
34mg
56%
Calcium
528mg
52%
Iron
1mg
8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.