Simmered Pork

By MaryEllen

Ingredients

• 6 lb pork butt
• 3/4 cup water
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 onions, quartered
• Servings: 12
• Nutrition Facts
• Serving size: 1/12 of a recipe (9.3 ounces).
• Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
• Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories 734.28
• Calories From Fat (61%) 445.62
• % Daily Value
• Total Fat 49.33g 76%
• Saturated Fat 18.01g 90%
• Cholesterol 256.28mg 85%
• Sodium 159.92mg 7%
• Potassium 917.61mg 26%
• Total Carbohydrates 2.56g <1%
• Fiber 0.32g 1%
• Sugar 0.89g
• Protein 65.31g 131%
• Tips
• Recipe doesn't call for any salt. I added some when it had simmered for an hour.
• Reviews
• 5 stars - The Green Chili this makes is excellent - ME 10/20/1990

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cut meat into 2 inch chunks. Heat 5-6 Quart pan over high heat and add meat and 3/4 cup water. Cover and cook for for 30 min's. Uncover, Still using high heat, stir occasionally until liquid evaporates, juices turn brown, and meat begins to stick to pan. Add 1 quart water, scraping the brown bits free. Add 6 cloves garlic and 2 onions, quartered. Bring to a boil and simmer 1¾-2 hours. Stir occasionally. Drain meat. Use for Chile Verde recipe.