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Carnitas Authentic

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Ingredients

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4 lbs boneless pork shoulder
2 16 ounce cans chicken broth
5 - 6 garlic cloves, grounded in a mortar
1 tablespoon cumin seed, ground in a mortar
2 onions, quartered
1/2 bunch cilantro

Nutritional information

814.5
Calories
560 g
Calories From Fat
62.3 g
Total Fat
21.5 g
Saturated Fat
214.9 mg
Cholesterol
708.3 mg
Sodium
5.4 g
Carbs
0.8 g
Dietary Fiber
2.1 g
Sugars
54.6 g
Protein
381 g
Serving Size

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Carnitas Authentic

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    • 335 min
    • Serves 6
    • Easy

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    Carnitas Authentic, Carnitas is a very famous Mexican dish. It does involve a lot of cooking time, so I make it when I have time. Serve with fresh homemade corn tortillas, guacamole, cheese and pico de gallo with cilantro…..yum., Loved this!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Cut Pork Meat Into Chunks and Discard the Big Pieces of Fat. I Leave Some Fat as It Adds Flavor.

    2
    Done

    Add Pork Chunks, Broth, Garlic*, Comino*, Onion* and Cilantro* to a Dutch Oven. If Necessary, Add Water So That the Meat Is Covered.

    3
    Done

    Bring to Boil, Reduce Heat to Low and Simmer For About 3 -4 Hours or Until Meat Is Very Soft and Pulls Apart Easily. Be Careful not to Shred Meat, Needs to Stay in Chunks.

    4
    Done

    Remove the Meat Carefully from Pot and Place in a Roasting Pan. Discard Onion and Broth. Break the Meat Apart Into Smaller Chunks Don't Shred, It Needs to Stay in Chunks.

    5
    Done

    Bake in the Oven at 450f For About 20 Minutes or Until the Meat Is Brown and Crispy.

    6
    Done

    Heat or Make Homemade Corn Tortillas, Serve With Desired Toppings.

    7
    Done

    You May Have to Adjust Garlic, Comino, Onion and Cilantro to Your Liking, Everyone's Taste Is Different. You Can Add Salt and Pepper If You Like Too, use Nature's Seasonings, Personal Preference.

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