Food Network Pork Carnitas With Cilantro Tomatillo Sauce Recipe

Total time: 100 minutes

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Net Carbs are 3% of calories per serving, at 12g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food Network Pork Carnitas With Cilantro Tomatillo Sauce Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 3% of calories per serving, at 12g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Food Network Pork Carnitas With Cilantro Tomatillo Sauce Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 193 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 402
Total Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 81mg
Sodium: 149mg
Total Carbohydrates: 15g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 22g
Calcium: 50mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 544mg Vitamin A: 47mcg
Vitamin C: 6mg Vitamin D: 2mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork shoulder
  • 2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
  • ¼ cup chopped onions
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 2 tomatillos, finely chopped
  • ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 corn tortillas

Instructions

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