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Carnitas Taco

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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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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 2734.2
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
  • 2 pound Lard
  • 2 1/2 pound Pork butt trimmed
Directions
  1. 1
    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
  2. 2
    melt lard over moderate
  3. 3
    heat .
  4. 4
    Add pork, salt and pepper and simmer until tender.
  5. 5
    Cook about an hour, being careful not to crisp the meat.
  6. 6
    Remove pork and set aside until cool.
  7. 7
    Shred the meat by hand or with tines of a fork.
  8. 8
    Remove and discard any remainin.
  9. 9
    Transfer to a medium saucepan, add the Arbol salsa and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently.
  10. 10
    Serve or assemble within a toasted corn tortilla to make taco.
  11. 11
    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.

Keywords: butt, carnitas, lard, main, mexican, pork, simmering, taco, title, trimmed
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