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Casserole

Hubby’s Carnitas

Medically reviewed and written by Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP

Dr. Izabella Wentz / March 21, 2014

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My wonderful hubby makes these mouthwatering carnitas on the weekends, and we enjoy them for every meal for days on end!

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 3 to 3¾ hours
Serves: 8

Ingredients

  • 3 to 5 pounds boneless pork shoulder 
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt or pink Himalayan sea salt 
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (if tolerated) 
  • *1 teaspoon ground cumin (if tolerated) 
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano 
  • *½ teaspoon paprika (if tolerated) 
  • 1 bay leaf 4 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • Water to cover*To make the dish Autoimmune Paleo, remove the cumin and paprika.

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 
  2. Place the meat in a Dutch oven or other braising pot with a cover.
  3. Mix the salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and paprika together in a small bowl and rub the mixture on the meat on all sides.
  4. Add the bay leaf, garlic, and onion on top of the meat.
  5. Pour in enough water to almost cover the meat.
  6. Braise for 3 to 3½ hours, mixing the meat and turning it over every hour or so. You’ll know the meat is done when the water is mostly evaporated and the meat is slightly brown, tender, and easy to shred with a fork.
  7. When most of the water is gone and the pork turns slightly brown, shred the pork, discard the fat, and mix the meat with the pan juices.
  8. Place the pot back into the oven, uncovered, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Enjoy with eggs and spaghetti squash hash in the morning, with a salad at lunch, and with veggies for dinner!

>>Can also be made in a slow-cooker!

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Dr. Izabella Wentz

Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP, is a clinical pharmacist, New York Times Bestselling Author, and a pioneering expert in lifestyle interventions for treating Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.

She received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy at the age of 23, and has worked as a community pharmacist, a clinical consulting pharmacist, as well as a medication safety pharmacist. She is a Fellow of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists and holds certifications in Medication Therapy Management and Advanced Diabetes Care.

Dr. Wentz has dedicated her career to addressing the root causes of autoimmune thyroid disease, after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis in 2009. As a patient advocate, researcher, clinician and educator, she is committed to raising awareness on how to overcome autoimmune thyroid disease.

Disclaimer: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult your physician for any health problems and before making any medical or lifestyle changes.

Lifestyle changes can result in improved thyroid function and/or an increased absorption of thyroid hormone medications, leading to a lower required dose and possible symptoms of hyperthyroidism at a dose that was previously stable. Please discuss lifestyle changes with your physician and ensure that your thyroid function is monitored every 6-8 weeks while making lifestyle changes. Symptoms of overmedication include, but are not limited to: rapid or irregular heartbeat, nervousness, irritability or mood swings, muscle weakness or tremors, diarrhea, menstrual irregularities, hair loss, weight loss, insomnia, chest pain, and excessive sweating. Do not start, change, increase, decrease or discontinue your medications without consulting with your physician.

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Comments

  1. Judy says

    March 5, 2018 at 4:12 PM

    I don’t know if my hubby can make that, so I think I’ll probably be doing the cooking (; I’m loving all of these thyroid friendly foods!!

    Reply
    • Dr. Izabella says

      March 6, 2018 at 4:31 PM

      Judy – thank you for following! You might like to check out the free Thyroid Bundle Cookbook, which contains over 100 delicious gluten, dairy and soy-free recipes from me and my favorite thyroid and nutrition experts – available here:

      THYROID BUNDLE FREE COOKBOOK
      http://thyroidbundle.com/

      Reply
  2. Alex says

    September 11, 2019 at 4:20 PM

    Dear Izabella,
    Im following your Hashimotos protocol to a T. Im in the gut healing protocol now, but I’m a bit confused by conflicting advice on what to eat and what not to eat. I noticed in your book you make it very clear that no chili is to be consumed, but in the above recipe there are chipotle peppers. Does it mean that after the protocol is finished, peppers can be reintroduced? Should I wait longer before making the above recipe? Im very curious about this because I’m a former chill addict, and giving up chili is worse for me than giving up sugar!

    Reply
    • Dr. Izabella Wentz says

      September 18, 2019 at 6:02 AM

      Alex – thank you so much for reaching out and sharing! <3 People follow different diets depending on the protocols they’re following, or the stage of healing they’re at. (For example, I recommend the Root Cause Intro diet, which allows for seeds and legumes but removes gluten/dairy/soy/sugar/alcohol/caffeine, during the Liver Support Protocol.) After identifying and eliminating food sensitivities, and healing, many people are able to reintroduce some foods back into their diet.

      It’s important to remember that everyone will have unique sensitivities. So be sure to only follow recipes that do not contain foods you may be sensitive to. If you have any questions about the protocols please feel free to email my team at info@thyroidpharmacist.com and they will be happy to help you.

      Reply
  3. Ann says

    December 15, 2019 at 6:05 PM

    I am struggling to find chili pepper and dried chipotle peppers. Is chili pepper a dried spice? Is there a substitute for the dried chipotle peppers, if I am unable to find them? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Dr. Izabella says

      December 20, 2019 at 6:44 AM

      Ann – thank you for reaching out. Yes, they are dried spices. If you are having trouble finding them or are sensitive to peppers you may want to try the recipe from my new cookbook instead! Here is the link to my book if you would like to check it out:

      Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology
      https://www.amazon.com/Hashimotos-Food-Pharmacology-Nutrition-Protocols/dp/0062571591?tag=thyroipharma-20

      Reply

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Lifestyle changes can result in improved thyroid function and/or an increased absorption of thyroid hormone medications, leading to a lower required dose and possible symptoms of hyperthyroidism at a dose that was previously stable. Please discuss lifestyle changes with your physician and ensure that your thyroid function is monitored every 6-8 weeks while making lifestyle changes. Symptoms of overmedication include, but are not limited to: rapid or irregular heartbeat, nervousness, irritability or mood swings, muscle weakness or tremors, diarrhea, menstrual irregularities, hair loss, weight loss, insomnia, chest pain, and excessive sweating. Do not start, change, increase, decrease or discontinue your medications without consulting with your physician.


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