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Carnitas Filling

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"Mexican shredded pork filling, use it in tacos, tamales, or burritos."
Carnitas Filling Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 56 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  2 Hrs
READY IN  2 Hrs 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound boneless pork shoulder
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 onion, cut into 4 wedges
  • 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place pork, garlic, onion, carrot, celery, and tomato in a saucepan. Season with chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, pepper, and bay leaf; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer until pork is tender, about two hours. Cool and shred. Use in tacos or tamales.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 27, 2006 by gooberette 
This is wonderful!!! My husband and I loved it!! Instead of cooking it on the stove I just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 15, 2007 by LaBlu 
Loved this recipe! It made a perfect meal folr two. Ib added red crushed peppers and used 2/3... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 20, 2007 by Sharon H 
Flavor was good but not strong enough. I doubled the recipe and cooked mine in the crock pot... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 19, 2007 by JCBLFTN 
Suggestion-I make a similar recipe but after boiling the meat, I shred it into a pan and brown... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 23, 2007 by PHARLAN 
I made this early in the day, but not early enough for my slow cooker. I added a little red... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 5, 2007 by ALFANN02 
Meat was very tender but all the spices/seasoning did not absorb into the meat.Meat was pretty... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 28, 2006 by Amber T. 
This is a great recipe. I put it in the slow cooker all day and it turned out great. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 11, 2007 by HALLY_SOBOLESKE 
I use the slow cooker too, and put all the seasonings in the pot. when I come home, the meat... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 9, 2007 by DIANASILVER 
Excellent recipe. I couldn't believe how easy it was and the ingredients are ones I always... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 27, 2008 by Mommy2sj 
Wonderful...my family loved it...even my 3 year old...thanks for sharing! MORE

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Nutritional Information
Carnitas Filling

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 179

  • Total Fat: 10.1g
  • Cholesterol: 48mg
  • Sodium: 457mg
  • Total Carbs: 6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.8g
  • Protein: 15.7g

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