Simple braised carnitas (recipe)

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Simple braised carnitas (recipe)
NameSimple braised carnitas
IngredientsOnion Garlic cloves Chili powder Kosher salt Black pepper
Cooktime (in hours)2
Preptime (in hours)0.333333333
Totaltime (in hours)2.333333333
Keto friendlinessKeto friendly
Calories563.9
Fat40.4
Protein43.2
Carbohydrate4.7
Fiber1.2
Net carbohydrates3.5
Sugar0.9
Saturated fat13
Cholesterol (mg)149.7
Sodium2474.6
Servings6
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Simple braised carnitas (recipe) is a keto friendly food item with net carbohydrates of about 3-5 per serving.

Recipe instructions

  1. Cut pork butt into 1 inch cubes and place in a wide pan. Barely cover the the pork with water or low sodium vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
  2. Turn heat down to medium-low and cook until all liquid is gone.
  3. Turn heat back up to medium-high and fry pork until fat has melted and pork has browned. Remove pork.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in pan. Add onions and saute until translucent.
  5. Add garlic and chili powder, cooking for 60 seconds.
  6. Add reserved pork.
  7. Season to taste.
  8. Serve with yellow rice or rolled in a corn or flour tortilla
  9. )

    Food tags
    Meat, Very Low Carbs, High Protein,


Simple braised carnitas (recipe) details

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Prep Time in Hours and Mins:2H20M

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