CARNITAS FILLING

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Mexican shredded pork filling, use it in tacos, tamales, or burritos.

Provided by JIMMYDEAN4

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound boneless pork shoulder
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 onion, cut into 4 wedges
1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

Place pork, garlic, onion, carrot, celery, and tomato in a saucepan. Season with chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, pepper, and bay leaf; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer until pork is tender, about two hours. Cool and shred. Use in tacos or tamales.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 459.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g