Cuban-Style Shredded Pork (Lechón Asado)

1. 1

   In a large pot, combine 2 cups water, juice of 1 lime, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, peppercorns, and salt; bring to a boil. Add the pork, lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the pork is very tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Add more water as needed to keep the pork submerged.

2. 2

   Remove from heat and let the pork rest in the broth for 30 minutes. Move the pork to a cutting board; shred with 2 forks, discarding excess fat. Set aside.

3. 3

   Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the pork and fry until nearly crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and the garlic; cook until the onion is crisp-tender, about 10 minutes more.

4. 4

   Stir in the remaining juice of 1 lime and the cilantro.

• Calories 306.4 kcal Moderate
• Protein 29.85 g Good Source
• Carbs 11.07 g Moderate
• Total Fat 15.7 g High
• Saturated Fat 4.57 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 95.24 mg High
• Sodium 94.45 mg Low Source
• Fiber 1.24 g Low Source
• Sugar 5.73 g Moderate
• Added Sugar 3.98 g Moderate
• Calcium 20.95 mg Low Source
• Iron 0.99 mg Low Source
• Potassium 83.44 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 12.93 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 5.42 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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