Carnitas Filling

Name: Carnitas Filling
Prep time: 2 h 20 min
Cook time: 2 h 20 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 bay leaf; 454 grams boneless pork shoulder; 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 celery, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 Tbsp chili powder; 0 teaspoons cumin; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 onion, cut into 4 wedges; 0 teaspoons dried oregano; 0 teaspoons pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tomato, chopped

Carnitas Filling might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains around 18g of protein, 3g of fat, and a total of 118 calories. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have cumin, garlic, pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Instructions

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.

Ingredients you will need

Chili Powder