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Close up image of leftover pulled pork carnitas on a tortilla with toppings.
Course dinner, Main Course

Easy Leftover Pulled Pork Carnitas

By: Elysia Cartlidge
Servings 12 servings
Transform tender pulled pork into the most delicious leftover pulled pork carnitas! They're crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and loaded with flavor. Add them to tacos, enchiladas, nachos and more for a versatile, flavorful dinner the whole family will love! {Gluten-free}
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

For pulled pork carnitas:

For topping:

  • Your favorite salsa
  • Avocado slices
  • Diced tomato
  • Lime wedges
  • White onions finely sliced or diced
  • Cilantro leaves
  • Sliced jalapeno peppers
  • Grated cheese

Instructions

  • To crisp on stove top:
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large non stick pan or well seasoned skillet over high heat. Spread leftover pulled pork in the pan and drizzle with some of the cooking juices. Cook until the juices evaporate and the bottom side is golden brown and crusty. Turn and just briefly sear the other side – you don’t want to make it brown all over because then it will be too crispy and may dry out. We still want some of the juicy and tender pieces.
  • Remove pork from skillet and set aside. Repeat in batches (I do about 4 batches), making sure that you don’t overcrowd the pan.
  • To crisp in oven:
  • Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Transfer the leftover pulled pork to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Pour about 1 cup of the liquid from the slow cooker over the pork to infuse it with extra flavor. Broil for 5-10 minutes on high heat until the pork becomes golden brown and crispy on the edges.
  • To serve:
  • ​​Season with a little extra salt and pepper, if desired. Just before serving, drizzle over more juices and serve hot, stuffed in tortillas, burritos or salad with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • The nutritional values are a rough estimate based on 1/12th of the pulled pork and one corn tortilla. The toppings are not included in the nutritional information since quantities may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 19gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 398mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg
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