Carnitas 1 (little Meat Cubes)
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meats | Mexican | Ham/pork | 1 | Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 2 | lb | Lean pork |
| Salt and pepper to taste | ||
| A dusting of pasilla pepper | ||
| ground |
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut the pork into 1" cubes. Dust with salt, pepper, and pasilla pepper, and let rest for 1 hour. Place the meat in a shallow baking pan in a 300 degree oven for about 2 hours. Pour or siphon off the fat from time to time. Drain on paper towels and serve with Salsa Cruda and/or Guacamole. Makes 25 to 30 carnitas. Source: "Authentic Mexican Cooking" by Paula Holt and Helene Juarez Posted to MM-Recipes Digest by Harrison <littlebear@mindspring.com> on Apr 26, 1998
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 1932
Calories From Fat: 1105
Total Fat: 123.2g
Cholesterol: 562.5mg
Sodium: 615.8mg
Potassium: 4445.9mg
Carbohydrates: 36.8g
Fiber: 19.5g
Sugar: <1g
Protein: 166.7g