15 How To Eat Carnitas

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 how to eat 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 How To Eat Carnitas

Carnitas Tacos (Three Ways)

15 min

Pork carnitas, sour cream, taco, cheddar cheese, salsa

5.02

Baking Mischief

Pork Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork)

10 hr 10 min

Boneless pork butt, orange juice, mexican coke, garlic, bay leaves

5.0113

Cafe Delites

What to Serve with Pork Carnitas? 8 BEST Side Dishes

20 min

Refried beans, quinoa salad, mexican cornbread, mexican rice, pico de gallo

5.01

EatDelights

The Best Carnitas Tacos (pulled pork tacos!)

8 hr 10 min

Mexican pork carnitas, sour cream, paleo, lime, red onions

5.01

The Endless Meal

Pork Carnitas Tacos

20 min

Slow cooker pork, refried beans, sour cream, corn tortillas, avocado

5.06

Pinch and Swirl

Pork Carnitas Recipe (Slow Cooker)

4 hr 25 min

Pork shoulder, chicken broth, lime, olive oil, garlic

4.962

Spend with Pennies

No-Waste Tacos de Carnitas With Salsa Verde Recipe

4 hr 30 min

Boneless pork shoulder, corn tortillas, orange, queso fresco, tomatillos

4.749

Serious Eats

Carnitas

3 hr 15 min

Pork shoulder, corn tortillas, salsa, red pepper flakes, orange zest

No reviews

This Is How I Cook

Pork Carnitas Taco Board

30 min

Black beans, lb pork carnitas, trader joe’s, baby bell pepper, corn tortillas

5.01

Reluctant Entertainer

Easy Carnitas Recipe

4 hr 5 min

Instant pot, pork shoulder, lime juice, chili powder, sea salt

4.4435

Isabel Eats

Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas

6 hr 10 min

Boneless pork roast, adobo sauce, garlic, chili powder, chicken stock

4.982

Gimme Some Oven

Slow Cooked Pork Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)

8 hr 40 min

Pork shoulder blade, chicken broth, adobo sauce, sazon, adobo seasoning

4.950

Skinnytaste

Pork Carnitas Tacos

10 min

Pork carnitas, refried beans, sour cream, corn, avocado

5.018

RecipeTin Eats

Easy, Tender, and Crispy Pork Carnitas

25 min

Boneless pork shoulder, pork shoulder, corn tortillas, chipotle chili powder, cilantro

No reviews

Eat Simple Food

Easy Pork Carnitas Recipe

4 hr 35 min

Boston butt, bell peppers, chicken broth, butter, olive oil

4.910

A Farmgirl’s Dabbles

4 Related Question Answers About How To Eat Carnitas

What should you serve with carnitas?

Here are eight amazing side dishes that will go great with pork carnitas.

• 1 – Refried Beans.
• 2 – Mexican Street Corn.
• 3 – Mexican Rice.
• 4 – Mexican Quinoa Salad.
• 5 – Mexican Guacamole.
• 6 – Mexican Cornbread.
• 7 – Pico de Gallo.
• 8 – Chopped Mexican Salad.

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).

What can I put on top of pork carnitas?

But you have endless options for toppings!

1. finely chopped raw white onion or red onion.
2. thinly sliced jalapeno.
3. shredded cabbage.
4. chopped fresh cilantro.
5. crumbled cotija or shredded jack cheese.
6. lime wedges (Squeeze fresh lime juice right over the top of your tacos for that citrusy zing!)
7. Mexican crema or sour cream.

What is a good side dish for tacos?

Whether you prefer the classic Mexican soft taco or the crunchy American hard shell taco, these sides will not disappoint.

• Chips and Salsa.
• Corn Pudding.
• Mexican Coleslaw.
• Jicama with Mango Slaw.
• Mexican Sweet Potatoes.
• Pepper Salad.