PORK CARNITAS

Pork Carnitas image

Provided by Lightly Toasted

Categories Pork

Time 3h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs boneless pork
4 cloves minced garlic
2 teaspoons fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp dried)
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dozen warmed flour tortilla
guacamole
sour cream chopped tomato

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