Pork Carnitas Nachos Recipe

Name: Pork Carnitas Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3- to 3 1/2-pound) boneless pork loin; 5 garlic cloves, quartered; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 3/4 teaspoon table salt; 1 (12-oz.) bottle beer; 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from can; 5 cups cooked brown rice; 5 cups canned seasoned black beans, drained; Tortilla chips; Toppings: 2/3 cup chopped onion; 2/3 cup refrigerated pico de gallo; 2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 jalapenos, sliced; 1 1/2 cups queso fresco; 2 limes, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

1 (3- to 3 1/2-pound) boneless pork loin
5 garlic cloves, quartered
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon table salt
1 (12-oz.) bottle beer
2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons adobo sauce from can
5 cups cooked brown rice
5 cups canned seasoned black beans, drained
Tortilla chips
Toppings: 2/3 cup chopped onion; 2/3 cup refrigerated pico de gallo; 2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 jalapenos, sliced; 1 1/2 cups queso fresco
2 limes, cut into wedges

1
Make 1/2-inch-deep slits on outside of pork; stuff with garlic. Combine cumin, oregano, and salt in a small bowl. Place pork in a 3 1/2-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle pork on all sides with spice mixture.
2
Combine beer, chipotle chiles, lime juice, and adobo sauce. Pour mixture over pork. Cover and cook on High for 6 to 8 hours or until pork is tender.
3
Remove pork from slow cooker; shred with 2 forks. Combine shredded pork and 1/2 cup cooking liquid; toss well.
4
Layer tortilla chips on bottom of platter; spoon rice and beans over chips. Add meat and toppings. Serve with lime wedges.

1393

kcal

Calories

Fat

284

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3- to 3 1/2-pound) boneless pork loin, 5 garlic cloves, quartered, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Pork Carnitas Nachos 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.

Pork Carnitas Nachos

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