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This Mexican main features Lard, Pork butt trimmed. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. 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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Carnitas Taco
Description
This Mexican main features Lard, Pork butt trimmed. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. 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
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cut into 2" cubes 1/2 ts Freshly ground black pepper 2 ts Salt Salsa-Chile de Arbol- -(one cup) -recipe follows In a large saucepan
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melt lard over moderate
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heat .
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Add pork, salt and pepper and simmer until tender.
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Cook about an hour, being careful not to crisp the meat.
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Remove pork and set aside until cool.
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Shred the meat by hand or with tines of a fork.
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Remove and discard any remainin.
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Transfer to a medium saucepan, add the Arbol salsa and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently.
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Serve or assemble within a toasted corn tortilla to make taco.
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Carnitas can stay refrigerated for up to five days before assembling within a taco
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 2734.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 266.7g411%
- Saturated Fat 102.7g514%
- Cholesterol 227.0mg76%
- Sodium 175.9mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 76.6g154%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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