Carnitas Filling

Name: Carnitas Filling recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless pork shoulder; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 onion, cut into 4 wedges; 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 celery, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 bay leaf

by Eva Caldwell 1 year ago

4.4 (9)

2 hours

179.1 kcal

6.1 g carbs

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Description

Mexican shredded pork filling, use it in tacos, tamales, or burritos.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless pork shoulder
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 onion, cut into 4 wedges
1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf

Directions

1. Place pork, garlic, onion, carrot, celery, and tomato in a saucepan. Season with chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, pepper, and bay leaf; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer until pork is tender, about two hours. Cool and shred. Use in tacos or tamales.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 6 servings

calories: 179.1 kcal

carbohydrates: 6.1 g

protein: 15.6 g

saturated fat: 3.4 g

cholesterol: 48.4 mg

sodium: 459.7 mg

fiber: 1.7 g

sugar: 2.5 g