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My Carnitas

At a Glance

Total
3 hrs 15 min
Servings
4 servings

Categories

  • Main Course
  • Mexican
  • Braising

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 4. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 618.8 per serving 2475 for selected servings
Fat 45.3g per serving 181g for selected servings
Sugar 0.8g per serving 3g for selected servings
Protein 38.8g per serving 155g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 1.5g per serving 6g for selected servings

Nutrition is approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.

Pork butt cooked with onion and garlic for carnitas.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork butt
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 1 garlic clove

Instructions

  1. Cut the pork butt into large chunks if desired.

  2. Place the pork, onion, and garlic in a heavy pot.

  3. Cook covered over low heat until the pork is very tender, about 3 hrs 15 min total.

  4. Shred or chop the pork before serving.

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