Best 7 Carnitas Salad Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and flavorful recipe to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the carnitas salad recipe by Tasty. This mouthwatering dish combines the savory flavors of tender carnitas, fresh and crisp salad greens, and a tangy dressing to create a culinary experience that will leave you craving more. With its perfect balance of flavors and textures, the carnitas salad is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delightful dish.

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SLOW COOKER CARNITAS RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe by Tasty image

Have you ever gone out for Mexican food, eaten carnitas, and thought "gosh, I wish I could make this myself"? Well, you can with the help of your slow cooker. Just add pork butt or shoulder to a slow cooker with citrus juice, garlic, onion, and some spices, then let it cook for about eight hours until it's tender and easy to shred with a fork. Then, you can enjoy your home-cooked carnitas in tacos, burritos, or on top of your favourite grains.

Provided by Scott Loitsch

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 lb boneless pork butt, or shoulder, cut into six equal pieces
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon cumin
8 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium onion, quartered
3 leaves bay leaf
1 lime, juiced
1 large orange, juiced, save the spent halves
tortilla, taco shell
rice
1 can black beans
salsa
guacamole
sour cream
fresh cilantro
1 cup cheese

Steps:

  • Cut pork into 6 equal pieces. Add it to the slow cooker.
  • Add salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, garlic, onion, bay leaves, lime juice and juice the orange. Add orange to the cooker as well. Mix together until the meat is well-coated.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the meat pulls apart easily.
  • Remove the pork and transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Shred the pork and spread across the baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Pour about 1 cup (235 ml) of the liquid remaining in the slow cooker over the shredded pork. Broil for 5-10 minutes until the meat browns and crisps along the edges.
  • Serve immediately. Great as a filling in tacos, burritos, salads, or nachos!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 810 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 72 grams, Sugar 5 grams

CARNITAS SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Carnitas Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: pork shoulder, kosher salt, pepper, vegetable oil, chili powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, bay leaf, garlic, medium white onion, lime juice, orange juice, chicken broth, mixed greens, shredded carrot, corn, black beans, avocado, dressing

Provided by Frank Tiu

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 lb pork shoulder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon pepper
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
½ cup lime juice
½ cup orange juice
2 cups chicken broth
6 cups mixed greens
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup corn
1 cup black beans
avocado, diced
½ cup dressing, of choice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, season the pork with salt and pepper. Toss until well-coated.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over high heat for 5 minutes, until very hot.
  • Working in batches, sear the pork on each side for 1 minute, until a brown crust forms.
  • Add all of the pork to the pot with the chili powder, oregano, cumin, bay leaf, garlic, and onion. Toss to combine. Add the lime juice, orange juice, and chicken broth. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-high, and cook until the meat is tender, 1 hour.
  • Remove the pork from the pot and shred using 2 forks. Let the carnitas cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, carnitas, carrots, corn, black beans, and avocado. Toss well. Add dressing, if desired.
  • Divide between plates and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1005 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 70 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 49 grams, Sugar 12 grams

SLOW-COOKED CARNITAS



Slow-Cooked Carnitas image

Simmer up succulent pork the slow-cooker way. Sometimes, instead of using tortillas, I put the seasoned meat on top of shredded lettuce for a tasty salad. -Lisa Glogow, Aliso Viejo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1-1/2 cups minced fresh cilantro
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup tequila or additional chicken broth
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
12 flour tortillas (8 inches) or corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Fresh cilantro leaves, sliced red onion and chopped tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • Cut roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with the garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Add the onions, cilantro, salsa, broth, tequila and chiles. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove meat; cool slightly. Shred with 2 forks and return to the slow cooker; heat through. Spoon about 2/3 cup meat mixture onto each tortilla; serve with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

SLOW-COOKER CARNITAS



Slow-Cooker Carnitas image

We shared these flavor-packed tacos with friends from church who came over to help us move. They're so good, I put them on my blog, manilaspoon.com! The slow cooker makes this recipe extra easy, and I love that whenever I make it, I'm reminded of the wonderful people back in Michigan. -Abigail Raines, Hamden, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup salsa
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
4 whole cloves
1-1/4 cups water
2 medium onions, chopped
1 bone-in pork shoulder roast (6 to 7 pounds)
24 corn tortillas (6 inches) or taco shells, warmed
Optional toppings: Shredded cheese, sour cream and chopped tomato, onion, cilantro and lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix first 9 ingredients. Place onions in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Place roast over onions; pour salsa mixture over roast. Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 8-10 hours., Remove roast; remove and discard bone. Shred pork with 2 forks. Serve in tortillas with toppings as desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pork mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring occasionally; add water or broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

ZESTY CARNITAS TACOS



Zesty Carnitas Tacos image

Lime juice in the crema give these tacos a good zing!

Provided by Doug

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 4h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (2 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast
½ cup chopped onion
⅓ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon cumin
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lime, zested and juiced
2 (5.3 ounce) containers plain fat-free Greek yogurt
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch chili powder
16 (6 inch) soft yellow corn tortillas
4 leaves green cabbage, shredded
1 cup very thinly sliced red onion
1 cup pico de gallo

Steps:

  • Carnitas: Trim fat from pork. Cut pork into 2- to 3-inch pieces; transfer to a 4-quart slow cooker. Stir in onion, orange juice, cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, oregano, and cayenne.
  • Cover and cook on Low 8 to 10 hours, or on High 4 to 5 hours. Transfer pork to a large bowl; shred using 2 forks. Add enough cooking liquid from slow cooker to moisten.
  • Lime Crema: Add 2 tablespoons lime juice to a small bowl. Stir in yogurt and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Dust with chili powder.
  • Tacos: Serve pork in tortillas with cabbage, red onion, and pico de gallo (if using). Garnish with crema and lime zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 52.6 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 761.4 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

MEXICAN CARNITAS AS MADE BY CLAUDETTE ZEPEDA RECIPE BY TASTY



Mexican Carnitas As Made By Claudette Zepeda Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: pork shoulder, large white onions, avocado leaves, pepper, kosher salt, garlic, dried bay leaves, cold water, orange juice, milk, mexican style soda, lard, white corn tortilla, guacamole, pickled vegetable, fresh cilantro, lime wedge, rice, pinto bean

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

5 lb pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) cubes
2 large white onions, chopped
10 avocado leaves
1 teaspoon pepper
¼ cup kosher salt
6 cloves garlic, grated
2 dried bay leaves
cold water
½ cup orange juice
½ cup milk
12 oz mexican style soda, 1 bottle
3 lb lard, cut into large cubes
white corn tortilla
guacamole
pickled vegetable
fresh cilantro, chopped
lime wedge
rice, (made with cilantro)
pinto bean

Steps:

  • To a large pot, add the cubed pork shoulder, onions, avocado leaves, pepper, salt, garlic, and bay leaves. Add enough cold water to cover all the meat. Bring to a boil over high heat, then continue to boil for 20 minutes.
  • Add the orange juice, milk, and cola, return to a boil, and simmer until the liquid has reduced by half, about 1 hour.
  • Add the lard, let it melt, then boil off the rest of the liquid until the meat begins to fry, 1 hour more.
  • Once the meat turns dark golden brown and is crispy, scoop it out of the pot and onto a paper bag or paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
  • Serve with corn tortillas, guacamole, pickled vegetables, cilantro, lime wedges, cilantro rice, and pinto beans.
  • Enjoy!

MEXICAN CARNITAS



Mexican Carnitas image

Ever hear of carnitas? They're easy-to-make pork crisps that are very popular in Mexico. The secret to this recipe is the quick frying. Be sure the meat is well drained before it's placed in oil, though, or it will splatter and pop. -Patricia Collins, Imbler, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
6 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
3 large oranges, divided
1 large lemon
Oil for frying
12 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, sour cream and avocado slices

Steps:

  • Place meat in a medium-size roasting pan. Sprinkle with garlic and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Squeeze the juice from one orange and the lemon over the meat. Slice the remaining oranges and place over the meat. , Cover and bake at 350° for about 2 hours or until meat is tender. With a slotted spoon, remove meat and drain well on paper towels. Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet and fry meat in batches until browned and crispy. , Serve warm in tortillas with toppings of your choice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pork mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Fry meat in batches as directed until crispy and brown. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 26g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 501mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Tips:

  • To ensure the pork carnitas are crispy, make sure to cook them on a high heat in a skillet or on a grill.
  • If you don't have time to marinate the pork overnight, you can still make this recipe. Just marinate the pork for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • To make the pork carnitas even more flavorful, you can add a variety of spices to the marinade, such as chili powder, cumin, and paprika.
  • Be sure to use a good quality olive oil for the dressing. This will help to enhance the flavor of the salad.
  • If you don't have any fresh cilantro, you can use dried cilantro instead. Just use about 1/4 of the amount of dried cilantro that you would use fresh cilantro.

Conclusion:

This carnitas salad is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The crispy pork carnitas, fresh vegetables, and tangy dressing come together to create a salad that is both flavorful and satisfying. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or a healthy and delicious dinner, this carnitas salad is sure to please.

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