Carnitas Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 cups pork roast, shredded; 2 cups salsa; 8 taco-size flour tortillas; 2 avocados, peeled and pitted; 1 cup sour cream; 1 lime; 1 tomatoes, diced; 1 red onion, diced; 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 (4 ounce) can black olives, drained; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups pork roast, shredded
2 cups salsa
8 taco-size flour tortillas
2 avocados, peeled and pitted
1 cup sour cream
1 lime
1 tomatoes, diced
1 red onion, diced
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (4 ounce) can black olives, drained
salt and pepper

1
Combine shredded pork with 1 cup of the salsa and 1/2 c of the cheese and heat through.
2
Slice the avocados and arrange the slices on a platter.
3
Generously sprinkle avocados with the juice from the lime.
4
Salt and pepper avocados to taste.
5
Heat tortillas in microwave or a small skillet, one at time.
6
Fill each tortilla with a spoonful of shredded pork, additional salsa, avocado slices, tomatos, onions,cheese and sour cream.
7
EAT and enjoy!

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups pork roast, shredded, 2 cups salsa, 8 taco-size flour tortillas, 2 avocados, peeled and pitted, and more.

Yes, Carnitas 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.

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