SLOW COOKER JACKFRUIT CARNITAS RECIPE BY TASTY

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Slow Cooker Jackfruit Carnitas Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: jackfruit, medium yellow onion, garlic, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, dried oregano, chili powder, ground cumin, bay leaves, low sodium vegetable broth, orange, lime, corn tortilla, guacamole, black bean, corn salsa, pico de gallo

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

40 oz jackfruit, 2 cans in brine or water, drained
½ medium yellow onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 bay leaves
½ cup low sodium vegetable broth
½ orange, juiced
½ lime, juiced
corn tortilla, for serving
guacamole, for serving
black bean, for serving
corn salsa, for serving
pico de gallo, for serving

Steps:

  • Cut each piece of jackfruit in half, then transfer to a slow cooker.
  • Add the onion, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, chili powder, cumin, bay leaves, vegetable broth, orange juice, and lime juice. Mix to combine.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Uncover the slow cooker and remove the bay leaves. Using 2 forks, shred the jackfruit until it resembles the consistency of pulled pork.
  • Transfer the jackfruit to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges are slightly crisp.
  • Serve shredded jackfruit with tortillas, guacamole, black beans, corn salsa, and pico de gallo. The jackfruit will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 4 grams

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