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Name: Carnitas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: 2 pounds Boneless Pork Shoulder; 1 cup Lard NOT hydrogenated lard; 1/2 tablespoon Chili powder; 1/2 tablespoon Dried oregano; 1/2 tablespoon Cumin; 1 tablespoon Sea Salt; 1 large White Onion quartered; 3 cloves Garlic sliced; 1 Orange cut in wedges; 2 Lime juiced; 2 Bay leaves; 2 cup Guacamole

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INGREDIENTS

2 pounds Boneless Pork Shoulder
1 cup Lard ; NOT hydrogenated lard
1/2 tablespoon Chili powder
1/2 tablespoon Dried oregano
1/2 tablespoon Cumin
1 tablespoon Sea Salt
1 large White Onion ; quartered
3 cloves Garlic ; sliced
1 Orange ; cut in wedges
2 Lime ; juiced
2 Bay leaves
2 cup Guacamole

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small bowl. combine spices. Rub the lard on all sides of the meat. Sprinkle with spices in rub in. Place in slow cooker and add onion, garlic, orange, lime juice and bay leaves. Cover and cook for 5-6 hours on high or 8-9 hours on low. When pork shreds easily with a fork, remove from slow cooker and let rest for 5 minutes. Shred with 2 forks. With slotted spoon, remove orange, onion, and bay leaves from slow cooker. Add shredded pork back into slow cooker and combine well to soak up juices. Place on lined baking pan and broil on high for 10-15 minutes or until crispy. Top with 1/4 cup guacamole per serving.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (195g)
Recipe Makes: 8 Servings

Calories: 543
Calories from Fat: 438 (81%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 48.7g	65 %
	Saturated Fat 18g	90 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 21.8g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 104.8mg		32 %
Sodium 735.4mg		25 %
Potassium 423.9mg		11 %
Total Carbohydrate 6.5g		2 %
	Dietary Fiber 1.4g	6 %
	Sugars, other 5.1g
Protein 19.6g		28 %
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Calories per serving: 543

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