Crispy Jackfruit Carnitas (With Fresh Jackfruit)

Name: Crispy Jackfruit Carnitas (With Fresh Jackfruit)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh, young jackfruit; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; ½ medium white onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano; ¾ teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; ½ tablespoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 ½ fresh navel oranges, juiced; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons tamari; ⅔ cup water; 2-3 Mexican bay leaves; Corn tortillas; Guacamole; Sliced jalapeños; Lime wedges; Chopped cilantro; Salsa of choice

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h

Create mind-blowing jackfruit carnitas with this easy-to-follow, Mexican-inspired recipe. Learn how to prepare and cook fresh jackfruit to change the way you view vegan meat replacements!

Updated at: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:26:15 GMT