PORK CARNITAS
Very flavorful filling for tacos (hard or soft) from "The Well-Filled Tortilla. This is not spicey at all...but very tasty. Some of you may need to "kick it up a notch" But we love the flavor of this
Provided by Lightly Toasted
Categories Pork
Time 3h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the pork into 1/2 inch cubes.
- Place in stock pot with garlic, oregano, bay leaf, wine, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occaisionaly.
- Partially cover and cook BARELY SIMMERING for 2 hours.
- Remove the cover and add 1/2 c water.
- Increase the heat back to med-high and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the pork is very soft and shreds easily.
- Watch carefully, so that it doesn't burn.
- Remove bay leaf, and stir meat vigorously to shred meat.
- Serve in warm tortillas, topped with sour cream, tomatoes, and guacamole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.6, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 836.6, Carbohydrate 59.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2.3, Protein 31.1
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