Crispy Jackfruit Carnitas

Name: Crispy Jackfruit Carnitas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 20 ounce can of Jackfruit, (packed in WATER not syrup), drained; 2 tablespoon olive oil ( divided ); 1/2 a red onion, diced (one cup) or one fat shallot; 4 garlic cloves, rough chopped; 1/2 a jalapeno, finely diced (add more or less depending on spice preference- this is medium spicy); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon soy sauce or Braggs liquid amino acid; —–; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin ( whole seeds are nice too); 1 teaspoon dry Mexican Oregano; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, more for smokier; 1 /2 teaspoon sugar ( to help caramelize)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

Crispy Jackfruit Carnitas a Mexican-inspired vegan recipe that can be used as a meat substitute in tacos, enchiladas, burritos or burrito bowls. Perfect for Sunday meal prep- this lasts 4 days in the fridge.

Updated at: Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:02:37 GMT