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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Kerri M. Stefanik
[email protected]This recipe was a complete disaster. The pork was tough and dry, and the flavors were all wrong. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
brian cowan
[email protected]The pork carnitas were bland and lacked flavor. I would not recommend this recipe.
Ojeola Kunle
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I would have preferred a simpler recipe.
Anaba Chisom
[email protected]The pork carnitas were good, but I think I would have liked them more if they were a bit more tender.
Dorothy James Cisco
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too spicy for my liking. I would recommend using less chili powder.
Asfand Ali
[email protected]These pork carnitas were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavors were still good.
Ebrahim Leon
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy skin was a hit. I will definitely be making this again.
AMINU SHKUR
[email protected]This is the best pork carnitas recipe I've ever tried. The pork is so tender and juicy, and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it.
Rashid Kiani
[email protected]These pork carnitas were a huge hit at my party. Everyone loved them! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy skin was perfect. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.
Family 4Tube
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The pork carnitas were delicious! The meat was fall-apart tender and the flavors were incredible. I will definitely be making this again.
Judith thy daughter of judah
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The pork is tender and juicy, and the flavors are out of this world. I highly recommend it.
Len Zkie
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The pork was so flavorful and moist, and the crispy skin was perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ridwadow Desi
[email protected]This paleo party pork carnitas recipe was a hit at our last gathering! The pork was tender and juicy, and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the combination of spices and the crispy texture of the pork. A definite keeper!