PALEO PARTY PORK CARNITAS
Carnitas are the perfect self-serve party food. Although the dish is normally cooked with milk and served in tortillas topped with sour cream and cheese, this paleo version substitutes with almond milk and lettuce wraps and is garnished with avocado slices, red onion and fresh cilantro. Best of all, a slow cooker allows you to set it up before work and come back to a ready-made dinner party. Guests will love this make-your-own dish.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 8h30m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Generously sprinkle the pork shoulder with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in large nonstick skillet set over high heat. Sear the meat on all sides until deeply browned, about 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the pork to a slow cooker. Add the almond milk, broth, oregano, garlic, carrots, celery, bay leaves, lemon peel and onions. Set the slow cooker to low, then cover and cook until the meat can be easily pulled apart with a fork, 6 to 8 hours.
- Transfer the pork to a work surface and use two forks to shred the meat. Strain the cooking liquid and reserve. Transfer the pork to a serving platter, then ladle the cooking liquid over the meat and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Place the avocado slices, lettuce leaves, half of the lime wedges, the cilantro sprigs and red onion slices on a platter. Squeeze the remaining lime wedge over the avocados to prevent discoloration. Have guests build their own carnitas lettuce wraps.
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Darya khan bugti
[email protected]The carnitas were delicious! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
Tehseen Shaab
[email protected]These carnitas were a bit dry for my taste. I think I should have cooked them for a shorter amount of time.
Aneela Tayyab
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The carnitas were amazing! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
mdraihanmia Sarkar
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and I've always been happy with the results. The carnitas are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I usually serve them with tacos or burritos, but they're also great on nachos or sal
Julie Abadilla
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pork, but these carnitas were really good. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make them again.
Obet Pabon
[email protected]These carnitas are my go-to recipe for parties. They're always a crowd-pleaser, and they're so easy to make.
Shimels Tefera
[email protected]I love this recipe! The carnitas are always a hit with my family and friends. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect.
Nathan Nunez
[email protected]These carnitas were amazing! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Camiah Storrs
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was a disaster! The meat was tough and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Aftab Butt
[email protected]These carnitas were just okay. The meat was a little dry, and the sauce wasn't very flavorful. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
William Dennis
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with pork shoulder, pork loin, and even chicken, and it's always delicious. I also like that I can make it ahead of time and reheat it when I'm ready to serve.
Kaihan Amini
[email protected]This was my first time making carnitas, and I was really impressed with how easy it was. The pork cooked perfectly in the slow cooker, and the sauce was super flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Shekina Omba
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The pork is always moist and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with rice and beans, but it's also great on tacos or burritos.
Gesny Charles
[email protected]These carnitas were a hit at my last party! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy bits were amazing. I served them with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream, and everyone loved them.