Pressure Cooker Authentic Michoacán-Style Carnitas

Name: Pressure Cooker Authentic Michoacán-Style Carnitas
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: Sauce; 2 whole tomatoes, diced; ¼ white onion, diced; 1 serrano chile pepper, minced; 1 clove garlic, minced; ¼ cup water; ½ teaspoon salt; Pork; 1 pound boneless pork ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 pound pork loin, cut into 1-inch pieces; ½ teaspoon salt; water to cover; 1 orange, zested and juiced; ¼ cup lard; ⅓ cup cola, such as Coca-Cola; ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk; ¼ cinnamon stick; 8 whole peppercorns; ½ teaspoon dried crushed bay leaves; ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves; ½ teaspoon dried marjoram leaves; To Serve; 1 lime, cut into wedges; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

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Pressure Cooker Authentic Michoacán-Style Carnitas

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Carnitas is a delicious Mexican dish where pork is simmered in lard until tender and juicy. Thanks to your pressure cooker, this slow-simmered dish is now done in less than half the time. The most famous carnitas are from the state of Michoacán and are made with a unique blend of spices and juice, which lends terrific flavor to this fantastic dish. Carnitas are delicious in tacos, burritos, tamales, and tortas.

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You can serve carnitas with Mexican rice, charro beans, or tacos accompanied by fresh cilantro, lime, and spicy Mexican sauces.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 433 calories; 30g fat; 12.1g carbohydrates; 29g protein; 115mg cholesterol; 362mg sodium.

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Amount Per Serving
Calories 433		Calories from Fat 272
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30g		46%
	Saturated Fat 10g	51%
	Trans Fat 0.2g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
	Monounsaturated Fat 11.3g
Cholesterol 115mg		38%
Sodium 362mg		15%
Total Carbohydrate 12.1g		4%
	Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
	Sugars 9.0g
Protein 29g

Vitamin A 7%		Vitamin C 13%
Calcium 6%		Iron 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Tagged:

Tomatoes Mexican Dinner Tomato Pressure Cooker Pork Ribs Multipot Pork Orange Pork Loin Latin American 8 Quart Pressure Cooker Gluten-free

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