Pork Carnitas

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 483.3
  • Total Fat: 36.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 142.0 mg
  • Sodium: 496.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Protein: 35.6 g

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Introduction

Slow-cooked on the stove Slow-cooked on the stove
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    3 lb. Pork Shoulder (pork butt, picnic roast) cut into bite-sized pieces
    3 cups of water (or enough to cover pork in a large frying pan)
    Lime Juice, 1 lime
    Pepper, black, 1 tbsp
    Salt, 1 tsp

Directions

Cut pork into bite-sized pieces and place in large skillet or straight-edged frying pan. Add enough water to full cover pieces of pork.

Cook on medium heat until water evaporates (45-60 minutes). Once water is gone, brown meat a little. Add salt & pepper (to taste). Squeeze fresh lime juice over meat.

Serve in tortillas with your choice of toppings.

Serving Size: six 5-oz servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SCRAPSANDSASS.