What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 15 damn delicious carnitas that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
15 Damn Delicious Carnitas
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Easy Pork Carnitas
Carnitas Avocado Pizza with Avocado Mayonnaise Drizzle
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Instant Pot Carnitas {Tender Juicy Mexican Pulled Pork}
Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork
Instant Pot Pulled Pork Nachos
Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Instant Pot Crispy Carnitas
Instant Pot Carnitas Recipe
Can you overcook carnitas?
Yes, you can overcook carnitas in a crockpot. If you planned on cooking meat for a really long time, like 18+ hours, you would likely end up with overcooked meat that separated into really fine strands. I prefer cooking these on LOW so that the timeframe where they’re cooked is more forgiving.
What cut of meat is best for carnitas?
What do you eat carnitas with?
Serve on a warm platter with the beans, salsa, guacamole, lime wedges and warm tortillas.
What can I use instead of coke for carnitas?
Use less if desired. Coke with cane sugar instead of corn syrup (check the ingredients list) is ideal, however you can use any coke. Alternatively, substitute with chicken broth (chicken stock).
Why are my carnitas tough?
If you don’t cook the connective tissue properly, it will be tough and rubbery. The connective tissue has to break down and literally melt away in the meat. This takes time. but when it’s done, the meat should fall apart by itself.
Can I use apple juice instead of orange juice carnitas?
Because of the long and slow cook time, tough collagen fibres have time to break down into the meat producing a melt-in-your-mouth result. For these slow cooker apple cider carnitas, we swap out the traditional orange juice for apple juice, giving this a subtle and unique flavor.
What toppings do you put on carnitas?
What Toppings Go on Carnitas Tacos?
- finely chopped raw white onion or red onion.
- thinly sliced jalapeno.
- shredded cabbage.
- chopped fresh cilantro.
- crumbled cotija or shredded jack cheese.
- lime wedges (Squeeze fresh lime juice right over the top of your tacos for that citrusy zing!)
- Mexican crema or sour cream.
- Guacamole.
Are carnitas healthy?
Skip the chorizo, fried fish, and carnitas (fried pork or beef), which are higher in unhealthy saturated fat.
What is al pastor taco meat?
Al Pastor meat is taken from boneless pork shoulder. Although the cooking style is identical to that of the Lebanese shawarma with its vertical spit-roasting method, the meat is completely different from lamb. Pork shoulder is slow-cooked to keep its tenderness while it is thinly sliced off the spinning spit-roast.
What is the difference between pulled pork and carnitas?
Pulled pork is meat from a pig (typically from the shoulder region) that has been slow-cooked until it’s easy enough to shred, whereas carnitas (meaning “little meats”) is a version of pulled pork that’s often fixed with Mexican spices (or simply salt).
How do I make corn tortillas with carnitas?
It’s really easy too, simply heat up your griddle to medium heat. When it’s hot, add your tortillas. Cook them for 30 seconds, then flip them over and cook for another 30 seconds. When they are nice and puffy, they are cooked.
Can I freeze leftover carnitas?
You can also freeze carnitas meat right after you pulled it. Portion meat into freezer bags, let all air out and seal. Label, date and freeze them. Broth can also be frozen either in a freezer bag or freezer container with a lid.