Low-Fat Carnitas Recipe

Name: Low-Fat Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs pork loin, cut in very large pieces; 1 1/2 quarts chicken broth; 1 large onion, quartered; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon coriander; 2 teaspoons oregano, dried; 4 chipotle chiles, canned or dry; 2 bay leaves; to taste water; to taste salt

Servings: persons

1
To a 7- to 8-quart pan, add pork, broth, onion, coriander, cumin, oregano, chilies in sauce, sauce, and bay leaves. Add water to cover the pork.
2
Cover the pan and bring to a boil on high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until meat pulls apart easily with a fork, 2 to 3 hours.
3
Strain broth.
4
Cover pork with enough broth to keep moist and use remaining broth for Spiced Black Beans.
5
To bake carnitas, pull pork large shreds and place in a shallow baking dish.
6
Spoon some broth over to keep moist. Broil pork until slightly crisp (watching carefully), turn, moisten if necessary and broil again.
7
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1190

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

135

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs pork loin, cut in very large pieces, 1 1/2 quarts chicken broth, 1 large onion, quartered, 1 tablespoon cumin, and more.

Yes, Low-Fat Carnitas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Low-Fat Carnitas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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