Avocado And Smoked Pork Carnitas Recipe

Name: Avocado And Smoked Pork Carnitas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb Smoked ham hocks; 2 c. Canned low-salt chicken broth; 1 x Onion, halved, thinly sliced; 2 Tbsp. Chili pwdr; 1 x Bay leaf; 1 1/4 c. Lowfat sour cream; 1/2 c. Mayonnaise; 1/4 c. Plus 2 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro; 2 Tbsp. Plus 2 tsp. grnd cumin; 1 c. Finely minced celery; 1 c. Finely minced carrots; 1 c. Minced green onions; 3 Tbsp. Chopped jalapeno chilies with seeds; 1 head red leaf lettuce; 4 lrg Avocados, peeled, halved Fresh cilantro sprigs Lime wedges

Servings: persons

3 lb Smoked ham hocks
2 c. Canned low-salt chicken broth
1 x Onion, halved, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. Chili pwdr
1 x Bay leaf
1 1/4 c. Lowfat sour cream
1/2 c. Mayonnaise
1/4 c. Plus 2 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp. Plus 2 tsp. grnd cumin
1 c. Finely minced celery
1 c. Finely minced carrots
1 c. Minced green onions
3 Tbsp. Chopped jalapeno chilies with seeds
1 head red leaf lettuce
4 lrg Avocados, peeled, halved Fresh cilantro sprigs Lime wedges

1
Place first 5 ingredients in heavy large saucepan.
2
Add in sufficient water just to cover ham hocks.
3
Season with pepper.
4
Reduce heat and simmer till ham is very tender, turning occasionally, about 3 hrs.
5
Remove ham from bone and shred.
6
Throw away bones and fat.
7
Transfer 4 c. ham to large bowl (reserve any remainder for another use).
8
Combine lowfat sour cream, mayonnaise, minced cilantro and cumin in medium bowl.
9
Add in celery, carrots, green onions, chilies and 3/4 c. lowfat sour cream dressing to ham and stir to combine.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
12
Cover ham mix and remaining dressing separately and chill.)
13
Place 2 large lettuce leaves on each plate.
14
Thinly slice remaining lettuce.
15
Sprinkle sliced lettuce atop whole leaves in center of plate.
16
Mound ham filling in avocado halves.
17
Place atop bed of lettuce.
18
Spoon sufficient remaining dressing over to cover filling completely.
19
Garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime.

1254

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

105

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb Smoked ham hocks, 2 c. Canned low-salt chicken broth, 1 x Onion, halved, thinly sliced, 2 Tbsp. Chili pwdr, and more.

Yes, Avocado And Smoked Pork Carnitas Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!