Carmelized Carnitas

Servings: 10 Difficulty: Beginner
Mexican-style light and flavorful appetizer that brings home-style flavor to your table
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This Mexican appetizer features Pork Shoulder; Bonless, *, Tequila, Molasses, Salt. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

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Carmelized Carnitas

Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 10 Calories: 545.3

Description

This Mexican appetizer features Pork Shoulder; Bonless, *, Tequila, Molasses, Salt. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Pork should be cut up into 1-inch cubes. ~~Place pork cubes in single layer in 10-inch skillet. Top with remaining ingredients except green onion. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally unti the water has evaproated and the pork is slighly carmelized, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle with green onion and serve with wooden picks
  2. Brown Sugar; Packed

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10


Amount Per Serving
Calories 545.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.1g38%
Saturated Fat 8.6g43%
Cholesterol 136.2mg46%
Sodium 2558.1mg107%
Total Carbohydrate 29.7g10%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
Sugars 12.3g
Protein 49.5g99%

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

Keywords: appetizer, boiling, bonless, carmelized, carnitas, chopped, clove, finely, garlic, green, mexican, molasses, onion, pepper, pork, salt, shoulder, simmering, sliced, tequila
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