PORK CARNITAS TACOS
CROCK POT PORK CARNITAS
start with a lean pork tenderloin
score the fatty skin to help it render
spice it up....i used 2 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp thyme, salt and pepper
i use my mortar and pestle to grind up the spices and bring out the flavors!!
heat your skillet with 2 tsp olive oil
rub half your spices on one side of your pork tenderloin toast
place it skin side down into your HOT pan to sear
sear your pork on each side for about 3 mins each
add the other half of your spices and rub in before turning
turn and sear on the other side....
in the meantime, slice one onion in thick slices
line the bottom of your crock pot with the onions
this allows the heat to circulate the roast and adds flavor
you can pitch the onions when the roast is ready
or you can eat them as they are not caramelized
chop some fresh garlic and add to the crock pot
add some jalapenos and about 3 tbsp jalapeno juice
if desired!
add your pork on top of the onion bed skin side up
this allows the fat to drip to the bottom and keeps the pork moist
don't waste the drippings in the skillet where you seared your pork
de-glaze the pan with some chicken broth
this is what i used
pour this over your pork roast and now you are ready to let the crock pot so its job!
you can cook on high for a few hours
or low for a little longer
do not over cook, just cook until it easily pulls apart!
just pull apart easily with 2 forks
shred your pork and let sit until ready to eat and enjoy!!
take a spoonful or two of veggie shreds and place
in a small circle on parchment paper
microwave on high for 45 seconds...then carefully work fast...
easily peel it off the parchment paper and fold into a taco shape
it hardens as it cools and that happens pretty fast!!
so work quickly and do 1 taco at a time
now you are ready to fill and enjoy!!
i used tofutti sour cream mixed with 1 oz milk to make it creamier
red onions, orange bell peppers, tomatoes, jalapenos!!
you can use any toppings you like!!
just fill and eat!!
wannabite??
got leftovers that didn't fit into your taco shells??
no worries....
just dump it all into a bowl and enjoy your
CARNITAS BOWL!!!
ENJOY!!!!
CROCK POT PORK CARNITAS
start with a lean pork tenderloin
score the fatty skin to help it render
spice it up....i used 2 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp thyme, salt and pepper
i use my mortar and pestle to grind up the spices and bring out the flavors!!
heat your skillet with 2 tsp olive oil
rub half your spices on one side of your pork tenderloin toast
place it skin side down into your HOT pan to sear
sear your pork on each side for about 3 mins each
add the other half of your spices and rub in before turning
turn and sear on the other side....
in the meantime, slice one onion in thick slices
line the bottom of your crock pot with the onions
this allows the heat to circulate the roast and adds flavor
you can pitch the onions when the roast is ready
or you can eat them as they are not caramelized
chop some fresh garlic and add to the crock pot
add some jalapenos and about 3 tbsp jalapeno juice
if desired!
add your pork on top of the onion bed skin side up
this allows the fat to drip to the bottom and keeps the pork moist
don't waste the drippings in the skillet where you seared your pork
de-glaze the pan with some chicken broth
this is what i used
pour this over your pork roast and now you are ready to let the crock pot so its job!
you can cook on high for a few hours
or low for a little longer
do not over cook, just cook until it easily pulls apart!
just pull apart easily with 2 forks
shred your pork and let sit until ready to eat and enjoy!!
take a spoonful or two of veggie shreds and place
in a small circle on parchment paper
microwave on high for 45 seconds...then carefully work fast...
easily peel it off the parchment paper and fold into a taco shape
it hardens as it cools and that happens pretty fast!!
so work quickly and do 1 taco at a time
now you are ready to fill and enjoy!!
i used tofutti sour cream mixed with 1 oz milk to make it creamier
red onions, orange bell peppers, tomatoes, jalapenos!!
you can use any toppings you like!!
just fill and eat!!
wannabite??
got leftovers that didn't fit into your taco shells??
no worries....
just dump it all into a bowl and enjoy your
CARNITAS BOWL!!!
ENJOY!!!!