Pork Carnitas

Name: Pork Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp molasses; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1 tbsp orange juice; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2" cubes; 2 tbsps packed brown sugar

You can turn these carnitas into wraps, by rolling them in corn tortillas with chopped tomatoes and shredded lettuce.

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Type: Main Dish, Lunch

Ingredients

1/2 tsp saltNutrition
1 tbsp molassesNutrition
1/4 tsp pepperNutrition
1 tbsp orange juiceNutrition
2 cloves garlic, finely choppedNutrition
1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2" cubesNutrition
2 tbsps packed brown sugarNutrition

Directions

1Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and garlic, cook 6-8 minutes, turning pork occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Drain, if necessary.
2Stir in all remaining ingredients. Cook until mixture thickens and coats pork.

Nutrition per serving

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 serving (130 g)

Calories198

Total Fat6.2 g

Saturated Fat2.1 g

Trans Fat0 g

Cholesterol75 mg

Sodium358 mg

Total Carbohydrate11.4 g

Dietary Fiber0 g

Sugars10.2 g

Protein23.4 g

Potassium: 472 mg

Per 100 g

Calories: 152
Protein: 18.0 g
Carbs: 8.8 g
Fat: 4.7 g

198kcal

Protein 48%
Carbs 23%
Fat 28%

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