PALEO PARTY PORK CARNITAS
© 2014 Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. All rights reserved. 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 Turner Broadcasting
Categories Pork
Time 8h30m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
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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Jonathan Rhodes
r_j13@aol.comI love this recipe! The carnitas are always so tender and flavorful. I've made it for parties and potlucks, and it's always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food.
Daniel Daniels
danielsd@yahoo.comYum!
Mohsin Ali Ali
mohsin.a@gmail.comThe carnitas were a bit dry for my taste. I think I should have added more liquid during the cooking process. Next time I'll try adding some broth or water.
Ishaya Niyi
i-n@gmail.comDelicious and easy to make.
Rinku Yadav
y.rinku@yahoo.comThis recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom and I don't have a lot of time to cook. This recipe is so easy to follow and the carnitas turn out amazing. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family. Thank you for sharing!
Md. Younus Ali
am@gmail.comGreat carnitas! I'll definitely be making this again.
Saim kamboh
kamboh_s@aol.comGood recipe, but I found it a bit too salty. Next time I'll reduce the amount of salt.
Jeffrey Wilks
wilks-jeffrey@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The carnitas are always tender and flavorful, and the leftovers are great for tacos or burritos. I highly recommend this recipe!
Faiz Sagar
sagar40@hotmail.frEasy to make and delicious.
Aliyan Kashmeri
k.a74@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the carnitas turned out perfectly. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the flavors were amazing. I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole, and everyone loved them. This recipe is a keeper!
Baana Yusuf
baanay@gmail.comDelicious! Will definitely make this again.
Ijaz Ahmed Golrdwi
a.ijaz@hotmail.comI've tried a lot of pork carnitas recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of spices and the slow-cooking method resulted in the most tender and flavorful carnitas I've ever had. Highly recommend!
Ashley Wenz
a-w55@gmail.comThese carnitas are a hit! They're perfect for parties or potlucks.
Robin Baty
baty_robin@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The carnitas were so tender and juicy, and the flavors were out of this world. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
Matthew Galindo
m_galindo19@hotmail.frAmazing carnitas! So easy to make and packed with flavor.
Palash Das
palash@hotmail.co.ukThis pork carnitas recipe is an absolute winner! The meat was fall-apart tender and incredibly flavorful. My family and friends raved about it. I'll definitely be making this again soon.