Is Carnitas — Slow-Cooked Pork safe for CKD patients?

This Mexican recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Carnitas — Slow-Cooked Pork more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇲🇽 Mexico · Mexican

Carnitas — Slow-Cooked Pork

Pork shoulder slow-cooked in lard with orange, milk, and spices until tender + crispy edges.

Prep time 180 min

Servings 6

Calories 480 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na pork. Eat lean parts, skip crispy edges (concentrated fat).

Ingredients

1.5kg pork shoulder
Lard
Orange, milk, bay leaves
Salt

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Cooking Steps

1
Cube pork.
2
Confit in lard 2 hours.
3
Crisp last 20 min.

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