Carnitas with Pico De Gallo Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 18hrs10 mins

Total: 18hrs30 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Carnitas with Pico De Gallo Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

6 pounds boneless pork shoulder

1 cup ground cumin

4 dried New Mexico chiles

seeded and cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1 onion

quartered

6 cloves garlic

halved

1 jalapeno pepper

seeded and minced

6 cups water

6 tomatoes

chopped

1 onion

chopped

2 tomatillos

husked and chopped

2 jalapeno pepper

seeded and minced

⅓ cup lime juice

1 tablespoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork in the hot oil until browned on all sides about 10 minutes. Place into a slow cooker along with the cumin New Mexico chiles quartered onion garlic and 1 minced jalapeno pepper. Pour in the water cover and cook on High for 6 to 8 hours then reduce heat to Low and cook until the pork is tender and easily shredded 12 to 16 hours more. Once cooked remove the pork and vegetables to a large bowl and shred finely with two forks. Mix in enough cooking liquid to moisten the meat to your taste.

Step 2

Prepare the pico de gallo 2 to 6 hours before the carnitas will be ready. Combine the tomatoes onion tomatillos and 2 minced jalapeno peppers in a mixing bowl. Season with lime juice salt and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information

Carnitas with Pico De Gallo Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 635.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 56.4g 113%

Carbohydrates: 14g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 3.2g 13%

Sugars: 5g

Fat: 38.9g 60%

Saturated Fat: 12.6g 63%

Cholesterol: 174.2mg 58%

Vitamin A Iu: 983.5IU 20%

Niacin Equivalents: 24.7mg 190%

Vitamin B6: 1.5mg 91%

Vitamin C: 22.8mg 38%

Folate: 39.9mcg 10%

Calcium: 170mg 17%

Iron: 9mg 50%

Magnesium: 111.3mg 40%

Potassium: 1455.3mg 41%

Sodium: 863.8mg 35%

Thiamin: 2.6mg 257%

Calories From Fat: 350.3

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.