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Fried Pork

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This Mexican main features Shoulder, cut into 2 inch chunks, Oil, Chopped onion, Garlic. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. 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: 1
Calories: 645.2
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Mexican main features Shoulder, cut into 2 inch chunks, Oil, Chopped onion, Garlic. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. 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
  • 1 pork Shoulder, cut into 2 inch chunks
  • Oil
  • Chopped onion
  • Garlic
  • Mexican oregano
  • Ground cumin
  • 2 bay Leaves
  • Water to cover
  • Salt to taste
Directions
  1. 1
    Cut a pork shoulder into 2" chunks.
  2. 2
    I use a cast iron pan.
  3. 3
    Brown the meat in a little oil.
  4. 4
    Add some chopped onion and garlic and brown the onion a little.
  5. 5
    Add some Mexican oregano, ground cumin and a couple of bay leaves.
  6. 6
    Add enough water to just cover the meat.
  7. 7
    Add some salt to taste.
  8. 8
    Simmer and keep adding water until the meat is fork tender.
  9. 9
    It should be very tender but not falling apart.
  10. 10
    Keep cooking until all the liquid is gone.
  11. 11
    After the liquid is gone, keep frying until the meat is browned again.
  12. 12
    The onion, garlic, and spices are dissolved during the long It would be interesting to smoke the meat for a couple of hours before making the carnitas

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 645.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39.2g61%
Saturated Fat 6.6g33%
Cholesterol 20.0mg7%
Sodium 97539.8mg4065%
Total Carbohydrate 76.3g26%
Dietary Fiber 28.9g116%
Sugars 1.8g
Protein 19.2g39%

* 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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