Carnitas

4 hours Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 4 hours

1414 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

5	pounds	pork shoulder	or pork butt, bone-in
4	cups	chicken broth
1	large	onion	quartered
1	tablespoon	coriander seeds
1	tablespoon	cumin seeds
1	teaspoon	oregano	dried
3	each	chipotle chili	in adobo sauce
2	each	bay leaves

Directions

Place pork, broth, onion, coriander, cumin, oregano, chilies if using, and bay leaves in a 5 to 6 quart pan.

Add enough water to just cover the meat.

Cover the pan and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until meat pulls apart easily with a fork (3 to 4 hours).

Lift out meat (reserve broth for other uses, if desired).

Discard fat.

Place pork in a large roasting pan and bake, uncovered, in a 450 degrees F oven until sizzling and browned (about 20 minutes).

Pull off chunks of meat and shred with 2 forks, discarding fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 848g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1414 51% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 80.0g	123%
Saturated Fat 28.0g	140%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 518mg	173%
Sodium 773mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 13.0g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	5%
Sugars 5.0g
Protein 151.0g	301%

Vitamin A	2%		Vitamin C	12%
Calcium	14%		Iron	57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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