Best 3 Tex Mex Carnitas Recipes
Dive into the vibrant world of Tex Mex cuisine with our exploration of the best recipe for cooking "Tex Mex Carnitas." This mouthwatering dish, influenced by the bold flavors of Mexican and American culinary traditions, promises a tantalizing journey for your taste buds. Embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets to creating tender, succulent pork carnitas infused with a tantalizing blend of spices, herbs, and zesty citrus notes. Be prepared to experience a flavor sensation that will transport you to the heart of Tex Mex gastronomy.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CROCK POT TEX MEX CARNITAS
Here's a twist on the usual Mexican carnitas...add some BBQ spices and citrus juices and you have this Tex Mex dish. Serve on lettuce leaves for a low carb option. (Recipe is from lifeasaplate.com)
Provided by PSU Lioness
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 6h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place roast in crock pot.
- Mix all other ingredients (except items for serving) and pour over roast.
- Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.
- About an hour prior to eating (if possible), shred the pork with a fork and stir.
- Serve in lettuce bowls/wraps or tortillas and any other suggested toppings.
TEX MEX ULTIMATE CARNITAS GRILLED CHEESE
Carnitas, avocado, and cheese are layered between thick slices of bread and grilled with more cheese on the outside of the bread in this ultimate Tex-Mex grilled cheese.
Provided by Julie Hubert
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 29m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk sour cream, jalapeno peppers, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, jalapeno pepper juice, garlic, and salt together in a bowl until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add carnitas. Cook, without moving carnitas until crisp and browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until other side is browned and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Mix pepperjack cheese and 1 cup Cheddar cheese together in a bowl.
- Lay 4 bread slices on a work surface; spread sour cream mixture onto each slice. Sprinkle cheese mixture over each bread slice and layer carnitas, avocado, cilantro, and more cheese mixture onto each bread slice. Top with another bread slice, making a sandwich. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise onto the top bread slice of each sandwich and press 1 tablespoon Cheddar cheese onto mayonnaise layer.
- Heat a nonstick griddle or skillet over medium-low heat; add sandwiches, cheese-side down. While sandwiches are cooking, top each with a layer of mayonnaise and Cheddar cheese. Cook sandwich until golden brown and cheese is softly melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1111.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 197.2 mg, Fat 76.4 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 55 g, SaturatedFat 28.3 g, Sodium 2245.8 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
TEX-MEX CARNITAS
From Tastes & Tales From Texas... with love by Peg Hein, c. 1984. This dish of shredded pork wrapped in flour tortillas is a slightly different and delicious version of an enchilada.
Provided by NELady
Categories Pork
Time 5h10m
Yield 6-8 , 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook pork roast 3 hours at 325*. Cool. Shred meat, discarding any fat. Place shredded meat, taco seasoning, water and green chilies in a large saucepan and simmer over low heat for 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, steam tortillas to soften. Place a generous portion of shredded pork mixture on each tortilla and fold over. May be served with refried beans, guacamole, shredded lettus, shredded cheese, sour cream, Pico de Gallo, picante sauce, or any other garnish of your choice.
Tips:
- To save time, use a slow cooker to cook the carnitas. - If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large skillet or braising pan. - Be sure to brown the carnitas well before cooking them in the liquid. This will help to develop their flavor. - You can use any type of liquid to braise the carnitas, such as water, broth, or beer. - Add your favorite seasonings to the braising liquid to taste. - Serve the carnitas with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.Conclusion:
Tex-Mex carnitas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you're serving them as tacos, burritos, or nachos, these carnitas are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make meal, give Tex-Mex carnitas a try!
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