Main DishesAugust 02, 2013
Calories
243
Sodium
439mg
18% DV
Fat
13g
20% DV
Protein
23g
46% DV
Carbs
5g
1% DV
Fiber
2g
9% DV
Carnitas (a slow cooker version)
150
When I want good Mexican food I usually have to get an invite to a friend's house or make it myself. If I can use my slow cooker to accomplish the homemade version, I am the happiest of campers. This one uses a pork shoulder roast which makes for a really moist, delicious filling for tacos, enchiladas or burritos. Best of all, this filling in low in fat and calories which takes the guilt out of what is normally a guilty pleasure.
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2-3 pounds pork shoulder roast, trimmed of all fat
1 onion, diced
4 cloves of minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1/2 cup enchilada sauce
3/4 cup chicken stock or beer
zest and juice of 2 large limes
1 onion, diced
4 cloves of minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1/2 cup enchilada sauce
3/4 cup chicken stock or beer
zest and juice of 2 large limes
Place all of the ingredients into the insert of a slow cooker. Cover and cook on 6-8 hours on low. Remove the meat from the liquid and shred. Place on a non-stick baking sheet. Place under the broiler...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
243
Sodium
439mg
18% DV
Fat
13g
20% DV
Protein
23g
46% DV
Carbs
5g
1% DV
Fiber
2g
9% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat4g24%
Polysaturated Fat2g14%
Monosaturated Fat5g35%
Cholesterol71mg24%
Sodium439mg18%
Potassium411mg11%
Protein23g46%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber2g9%
Sugar1g2%
Vitamin A472IU9%
Vitamin B60.6100000000000001mg30%
Vitamin C3mg6%
Calcium55mg5%
Iron1mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.