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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joseph edge
[email protected]These carnitas were delicious! I loved the combination of spices and the pork was so tender. I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole and they were perfect.
Arjun Das
[email protected]I'm not a fan of carnitas, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I would definitely make them again.
Khan Najeeb
[email protected]These carnitas were okay, but I've had better. The pork was a bit dry and the sauce was too sweet for my taste. I wouldn't make them again.
Nilima Islam
[email protected]I was disappointed with these carnitas. The pork was dry and tough, and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but I don't think I'll be making them again.
Nehemias
[email protected]These carnitas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but other than that they were delicious. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I would definitely make them again, but I would use less chili powder next time.
Anish Karuwa
[email protected]I've made carnitas many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The pork is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.
Andrew Aston
[email protected]These carnitas were easy to make and turned out great. I used a pork shoulder roast and it was fall-apart tender. The flavors were perfect and everyone at my party loved them.
omeje joshua
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pork, but these carnitas were amazing. The meat was so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making them again.
Jazzy Lagabed
[email protected]These carnitas are delicious! I love the combination of spices and the pork is so tender. I served them with tortillas, salsa, and guacamole and they were perfect.
Khalid abbassi
[email protected]I made these carnitas for a Cinco de Mayo party and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them. I will definitely be making them again soon.
PK GAMING
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making carnitas in the slow cooker, but I'm so glad I did. They turned out amazing! The meat was fall-apart tender and the flavors were incredible. This recipe is definitely a keeper.
Younaskhan Mansoori
[email protected]I've tried many carnitas recipes, but this one is by far the best. The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe!
Dianne Arnold
[email protected]These carnitas were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them, and they were so easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.