Mexican Carnitas
Mexican Carnitas might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. This recipe makes 12 servings with 355 calories, 29g of protein, and 15g of fat each. For $1.63 per serving, this recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from Foodista requires shoulder roast, cilantro, oranges, and cubes. 1 person were impressed by this recipe. This recipe is typical of Mexican cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 71%. This score is pretty good. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Mexican Carnitas, Mexican Carnitas, and Authentic Mexican Pork Carnitas.
- Serves: 12
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
- Health Rating: 27.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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warm flour tortillas | 12.0 | servings | None |
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cilantro | 8.0 | grams | None |
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clv garlic | 6.0 | larges | None |
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guacamole | 12.0 | servings | None |
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cubes | 1.0 | inch | None |
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lemon | 1.0 | large | None |
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oil | 12.0 | servings | None |
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oranges | 3.0 | larges | None |
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bell pepper | 12.0 | servings | None |
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shoulder roast | 1.0 | None | |
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salt | 12.0 | servings | None |
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cheddar cheese | 169.5 | grams | None |
warm flour tortillas
Qty: 12.0
Metric: servings
Price: None
cilantro
Qty: 8.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
clv garlic
Qty: 6.0
Metric: larges
Price: None
guacamole
Qty: 12.0
Metric: servings
Price: None
cubes
Qty: 1.0
Metric: inch
Price: None
lemon
Qty: 1.0
Metric: large
Price: None
oil
Qty: 12.0
Metric: servings
Price: None
oranges
Qty: 3.0
Metric: larges
Price: None
bell pepper
Qty: 12.0
Metric: servings
Price: None
shoulder roast
Qty: 1.0
Metric:
Price: None
salt
Qty: 12.0
Metric: servings
Price: None
cheddar cheese
Qty: 169.5
Metric: grams
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Place meat in a medium-size roasting pan.
Ingredients:
- meat
Equipment:
- roasting pan
Step 2: Sprinkle with garlic & cilantro. Season with salt & pepper.Squeeze the juice from 1 orange & the lemon over the meat.Slice the remaining oranges & place over the meat.Cover & bake at 350 degrees for about 2 hours or until meat is tender.With a slotted spoon, remove meat & drain well on paper towels.
Ingredients:
- salt and pepper
- cilantro
- orange
- garlic
- juice
- lemon
- meat
Equipment:
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- oven
Step 3: Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet & fry meat, 1 lb at a time until brown & crispy.
Ingredients:
- meat
- cooking oil
Equipment:
- frying pan
Step 4: Serve warm in flour tortillas garnished with cheese, salsa, & guacamole.
Ingredients:
- flour tortilla
- guacamole
- cheese
- salsa
Dietary Information
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 355.5 kcal | 17.77% |
| Fat | 15.16 g | 23.32% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.89 g | 36.79% |
| Carbohydrates | 26.53 g | 8.84% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 22.45 g | 8.16% |
| Sugar | 8.85 g | 9.83% |
| Cholesterol | 74.99 mg | 25.0% |
| Sodium | 564.52 mg | 24.54% |
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 28.59 g | 57.18% |
| Vitamin C | 125.35 mg | 151.94% |
| Vitamin A | 2629.19 IU | 52.58% |
| Selenium | 35.7 µg | 51.0% |
| Zinc | 6.95 mg | 46.34% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.62 µg | 43.75% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81 mg | 40.6% |
| Phosphorus | 343.63 mg | 34.36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.45 mg | 32.23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.4 mg | 23.41% |
| Folate | 86.74 µg | 21.69% |
| Iron | 3.79 mg | 21.06% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3 mg | 20.2% |
| Calcium | 182.02 mg | 18.2% |
| Potassium | 594.63 mg | 16.99% |
| Fiber | 4.09 g | 16.35% |
| Manganese | 0.29 mg | 14.34% |
| Vitamin E | 2.0 mg | 13.32% |
| Magnesium | 45.02 mg | 11.25% |
| Vitamin K | 11.65 µg | 11.09% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.06 mg | 10.57% |
| Copper | 0.16 mg | 8.04% |
| Vitamin D | 0.16 µg | 1.06% |
