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Pork Carnitas Tacos is a Mexican main course recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 8. It calls for 13 ingredients across 9 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 405 kcal with roughly 28 g of protein. Filed under gluten free, gluten-free, high-protein and weeknight dinner.
In a large Dutch oven, combine the pork, garlic, salt, pepper, and 7 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
Cover the pot and let it simmer for 45 minutes to one hour, or until the pork is very tender when pierced with a fork.
Pour in the 1/2 cup of orange juice and 1/2 cup of milk. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid has evaporated and the pork begins to brown and crisp up. You'll see the edges turn a deep golden color.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 405kcal | 20% |
| Fat | 13g | 19% |
| Carbohydrate | 47g | 18% |
| of which sugars |
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Milk | Contains |
| Gluten | Free from |
| Crustaceans |
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| 7g |
| 8% |
| Fibre | 8g | 27% |
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| Protein | 28g | 56% |
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| Sodium | 533mg | 22% |
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Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Eggs | Free from |
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| Fish | Free from |
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| Peanuts | Free from |
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| Soya | Free from |
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| Tree nuts | Free from |
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| Celery | Free from |
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| Mustard | Free from |
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| Sesame | Free from |
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| Sulphites | Free from |
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| Lupin | Free from |
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| Molluscs | Free from |
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Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.
