Chipotle Pork

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
20%
Chipotle Pork
241 min.
4
300kcal

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If you're looking for a dish that brings together bold flavors and simple preparation, look no further than this Chipotle Pork recipe. Perfectly suitable for both lunch and dinner, this gluten-free and dairy-free delight is bound to impress your family and friends. With the right blend of spices and a touch of sweetness from honey, this dish takes your taste buds on an unforgettable journey.

Cooking with boneless pork shoulder, known for its tender and juicy texture, you’ll find that this cut of meat is not only budget-friendly but also incredibly versatile. The combination of chipotle chiles in adobo sauce adds a rich smokiness that balances beautifully with the aromatic garlic and warm spices like cinnamon and cumin. And let’s not forget the zesty lime juice that brings brightness and freshness to every bite!

Marinating the pork amplifies the flavors, allowing the spices to seep deep into the meat, ensuring that each shred of this savory pork is bursting with deliciousness. After a slow bake in the oven, your patience will be rewarded with fork-tender pork that easily falls apart and is perfect for piling onto tortillas, serving over rice, or simply enjoying on its own.

This Chipotle Pork is not just a meal—it’s an experience. With a hearty 300 calories per serving, it's a guilt-free option that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Get ready to savor the richness of homemade comfort food that fits seamlessly into a wholesome, healthy lifestyle!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 pound boston butt pork shoulder boneless trimmed (Boston butt)
  •  chipotle sauce canned
  • large garlic cloves peeled
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 1.5 tablespoons honey 
  • 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt 
  •  lime 
  • 0.5 cup lower-sodium chicken broth fat-free
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • ziploc bags
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Peel and section lime over a bowl, catching juices; discard peel.
  2. Add lime juice, lime sections, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to food processor; process until smooth. Scrape the chipotle mixture into a zip-top plastic bag.
  3. Add pork; seal. Marinate in refrigerator 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 32
  5. Heat a small Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  6. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl.
  7. Remove pork from bag; reserve marinade.
  8. Sprinkle pork with salt.
  9. Add pork to pan; saut 8 minutes, browning on all sides.
  10. Remove pork from pan.
  11. Add broth and reserved marinade to pan; bring to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Return pork to pan; cover and bake at 325 for 2 1/2 hours or until pork is fork-tender. Shred pork; toss with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories300kcal
Protein44.52%
Fat36.12%
Carbs19.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.82
Glycemic Load
4.85
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
20.416956216097%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
7.2mg
Naringenin
0.57mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
4.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:300.33kcal
15.02%
Fat:12.02g
18.49%
Saturated Fat:2.51g
15.71%
Carbohydrates:14.5g
4.83%
Net Carbohydrates:12.32g
4.48%
Sugar:8.43g
9.36%
Cholesterol:85.05mg
28.35%
Sodium:571.27mg
24.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:33.33g
66.67%
Vitamin B3:13.75mg
68.74%
Vitamin B1:0.95mg
63.01%
Vitamin B6:1.14mg
57.12%
Selenium:37.79µg
53.98%
Vitamin B2:0.68mg
40%
Phosphorus:346.59mg
34.66%
Vitamin B12:1.23µg
20.55%
Zinc:2.94mg
19.59%
Potassium:682.62mg
19.5%
Vitamin B5:1.5mg
14.99%
Iron:2.2mg
12.23%
Magnesium:43.58mg
10.9%
Vitamin C:8.54mg
10.35%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.74%
Fiber:2.18g
8.71%
Vitamin E:1.19mg
7.9%
Copper:0.15mg
7.72%
Vitamin K:4.56µg
4.34%
Calcium:38.36mg
3.84%
Folate:5.55µg
1.39%
Source:My Recipes