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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (281g) Recipe makes 8 servings
Calories 484
Calories from Fat 304		(62%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 33.9g	52%
	Saturated Fat 13.6g	67%
	Monounsaturated Fat 14.2g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 117mg		39%
Sodium 127mg		5%
Potassium 930mg		26%
Total Carbohydrate 11.6g		3%
	Dietary Fiber 2.3g	9%
	Sugars 5.7g
Protein 33.8g		67%
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Romaldo's Carnitas

Recipe #25621 | 4¼ hours | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Miss Annie
Apr 18, 2002

I got this delicious and tasty and easy recipe from the Abilene Chuckwagon Cook-Off. Romaldo was the "cookie" from one of the large ranches in that area. I have used this recipe so often, it is one of my favorite tried and true. It re-heats well and freezes very well.

SERVES 8 -10 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

3-4 lbs chuck roast
2 cans green chilies, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder (pref. New Mexico)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt

Directions

1
Place roast on heavy duty foil.
2
Combine all the rest of the ingredients, and spread on top of the roast.
3
Seal foil securely and place in roasting pan.
4
Bake at 300 degrees F for 3-1/2 to 4 hours (meat should be so tender it falls apart).
5
Use 2 forks and shred roast while still warm.
6
For each serving, spoon meat on a hot flour tortilla.
7
Serve with guacamole and salsa and extra onions (opt).

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From: jerkyman3

On Nov 8, 2009

these were awesome and I will enjoy making these quite often. Thanks for the great recipe.

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From: Susang

On Oct 14, 2009

This was wonderul and so quick and easy to put together. My DH did think maybe next time we would "up," the chili powder, it was perfect for my taste. We used flour tortillas from Costco that are like homeade, added cheese, homemade guacamole and salsa. Will be making this many times and may play with it a bit also. Thanks!

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From: -Tulip-

On Jun 26, 2003

What can I say? I loved this!!! Other than using a pork roast and adding a bit of extra garlic and salt, I followed the recipe exactly. However, when the meat was done, I put in a 400° oven for about 15-20 minutes to crisp up the meat. I then covered a tortilla with some salsa, added a generous amount of carnitas and Mexican blend cheese on half the tortilla, folded it and grilled it on the trusty 'ol George Foreman grill, just enough to get the cheese all nice and gooey. I then dipped each and every yummy bite into some guacamole. Reminded me of my favorite Mexican fast food joint, Super Taqueria's carnita quesadilla. Mmm, mmm good! This is one of my favorite recipes I've made on Zaar, I have to say. Great flavor and extremely easy. A definite keeper! Thanks so much for posting it!

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From: Merlot

On Sep 15, 2002

Wow!! The flavor of this roast was great!! I followed your instructions exactly. The meat just fell apart... it was so tender. I served it with the flour tortilla, guacamole & salsa. I also served up a plate of grilled onions with it. Fabulous dish. I highly recommend it! Thanks so much for sharing.