Paleo Party Pork Carnitas

Name: Paleo Party Pork Carnitas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h 10 min
Total time: 8 h 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, American
Ingredients: One 4-pound tied boneless, skinless pork shoulder; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk; 1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken broth; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 6 cloves garlic; 3 small carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks; 3 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch chunks; 2 whole bay leaves; 1 lemon, peeled with vegetable peeler in 2- to 3-inch strips; 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch chunks; 2 avocados, cut in 1/4-inch slices; 2 heads Boston lettuce, washed, dried and leaves separated; 2 heads Boston lettuce, washed, dried and leaves separated; 2 limes, cut into eighths; 1/2 bunch cilantro; 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced into half moons

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:8h 10min

Carnitas are the perfect self-serve party food. Although the dish is normally cooked with milk and served in tortillas topped with sour cream and cheese, this paleo version substitutes with almond milk and lettuce wraps and is garnished with avocado slices, red onion and fresh cilantro. Best of all, a slow cooker allows you to set it up before work and come back to a ready-made dinner party. Guests will love this make-your-own dish.

Updated at: Tue, 16 Nov 2021 17:33:40 GMT