Pork Carnitas With Green Chiles

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 6
Tasty Pork Carnitas With Green Chiles
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours, 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs boneless pork shoulder , cut into bite-size pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large yellow onion , cut into thin slivers
1 can diced green chilies , undrained
2 garlic cloves , minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
flour tortillas or corn tortilla
shredded cheddar cheese
chopped tomato
sour cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
350
Sugar
3g
Fat
18g
Pork Carnitas With Green Chiles is a delicious main course dish that originated in Mexico. It is traditionally made with slow-cooked pork that is tenderized enough to be shredded by hand. The pork is cooked with a combination of spices and vegetables, making it flavorful and juicy inside a crispy tortilla shell. This dish is perfect for serving at parties and gatherings as it can be easily prepared ahead of time. It is also great for meal prepping and leftovers, as it stays fresh in the fridge or freezer for several days.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
2.Cut your pork shoulder into bite-size pieces. In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
3.Add the pork chunks to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Stir occasionally to brown the meat.
4.Add the thinly sliced onion and canned diced green chilies, including their liquid, to the skillet once the pork has browned.
5.Sprinkle minced garlic over the top of the contents of the skillet.
6.Pour chicken broth into the skillet and stir everything together well.
7.Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook the carnitas for 2 hours or until the meat is tender enough to shred.
8.Remove the skillet from the oven and use tongs to pull apart the pork into smaller pieces.
9.Spoon some of the remaining liquid over the shredded meat to keep it moist. Stir everything together to combine well.
10.Serve the pork carnitas hot on flour or corn tortillas, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped tomato, and sour cream.

PROS

This dish is easy to make, flavorful, and perfect for feeding a crowd.

Leftovers can be frozen and reheated later as needed.

CONS

The pork shoulder can be high in fat content, so it is not recommended for those on a low-fat diet.

Using flour tortillas or excessive amounts of cheese or sour cream can also add calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is packed with protein and minerals such as iron and zinc that help keep the body healthy.
The combination of vegetables and spices in this dish can also provide important vitamins and antioxidants.

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