Kick Ass Carnitas

Kick Ass Carnitas

• 4-6 lb boneless pork butt
• 1 large onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
• 1 tbsp Ground Coriander
• 1 tbsp Ground Oregano
• 1 tbsp Salt
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 4 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
• 2 quarts Chicken Broth
• 2-3 tbsp Olive Oil

Dice the onion into medium sized pieces and chop up the garlic. Cut the port into two inch chunks.  Place pork, onion, garlic, and spices into large stock pot. Add the chipotle peppers with the adobo sauce and bay leaf. Add the chicken broth. The broth should cover the pork. If it does not, add enough water to cover the pork. Bring to a boil.

After reaching a boil, reduce to a slow simmer and cook uncovered for about three hours or until most of the liquid is cooked away, stirring ocassionally.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Transfer just the meat to a parchment/foil covered baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Spread evenly around baking sheet. Roast for about 10-15 minuets or until it just starts to get a little crispy.

I found this recipe on Reddit (source) and I love it!

Onions and fresh garlic.

Diced and chopped!

Boneless pork butt.

Cut into two inch cubes.

Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
You can use fewer for a less spicy dish!

Two quarts (8 cups) of chicken broth.

Savory spices!

1 tbsp each

Add two bay leaves.

Bring it to a boil!

Reduce to a simmer

Stir occasionally and let the liquid reduce.

About an hour simmering.

Keep cooking it down. It takes several hours.

Spread on a baking sheet and drizzle with oil then toss.
If there ends up with a bit too much liquid, you can put
the meat in a strainer and press it out before spreading
it on the baking sheet.

Roast at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
Out of the oven and ready to eat! Tastes delicious!

On tortillas for the kids!

Keto Style! Fresh guacamole, sour cream,
lettuce, tomatoes (just a few) and cheese!

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Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce with Prosciutto

• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 3 tbsp Butter
• 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella
• 2 tbsp Shredded Parmesan
• 1/4 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes (finely chopped)
• 1 oz Prosciutto (finely chopped)
• 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
• salt and pepper to taste

In a small sauce pan add heavy cream and butter over low-medium heat. Add sun-dried tomatoes, prosciutto, garlic, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper. Stir until it begins to steam and add mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is melted and well combined. Allow to simmer over low heat for a few minutes until the sauce reduces a little bit and begins to thicken.

This is great over a piece of chicken breast (or over pasta if you are also feeding a non-keto friend).

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Nathan's Famous Frankfurters

I've never been a big fan of hot dogs. They were always just a blah food to me and I would only eat them if there was nothing else. My girlfriend however, has mentioned Nathan's many times (she's had them from the restaurant back in Cali) and I saw a pack at the store and grabbed them. If I'd had these hot dogs I would have been a fan from the start! They are delicious! We mad a batch wrapped in bacon and cooked in the oven. YUM!

I also made a few Jalapeño Poppers. I sliced fresh Jalapeño's in half length wise and cleaned the flesh and seeds out (use some gloves!), then stuffed them with a 50/50 mixture of cream cheese and shredded sharp cheddar and wrapped them in bacon as well.

I cooked them all in the oven at 400 degrees until the bacon looked done (about 20 minutes). I did forget to take a final picture...they were gone too fast!!

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Chipotle Chicken & Carnitas Bowl

Burrito bowl with chicken and carnitas (double meat), cheese, lettuce and sour cream!

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 605	Cal from Fat 300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33g	51%
Saturated Fat 17g 83% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 255mg	85%
Sodium 1170mg	49%
Total Carbs 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 3g
Protein 69g
Vitamin A 0% • Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% • Iron 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
INGREDIENTS: Carnitas (4oz),Chicken (4oz),Cheese,Sour Cream,Lettuce

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