Chipotle Carnitas Salad

Chipotle Carnitas Salad

·         Romaine Lettuce & Salad Greens

·         Slow Cooked Carnitas – Shredded

·         Sautéed Peppers

·         Pico De Gillo or Salsa

·         Guacamole

·         Any additional seasoning/squeeze of lime/hot sauce your ♥ and tummy desires J

Slow-Cooker Carnitas:

·         Pork Loin Roast

·         Chicken Stock ( I had some homemade)  Not sure if there are any WLC compliant Stock/Broth out there….

·         1 Onion, sliced or diced

·         1 Can Green Chilies or other peppers

·         Seasoning:  1 tsp each: Sea Salt, Fresh Ground Pepper, Coriander, Thyme, Cumin, Oregano, Garlic powder, Red Pepper Flakes, Smoked Paprika.  (1/2 tsp of cinnamon optional)

Mix seasoning together and rub onto all sides of the pork.  You can refrigerate the roast with the rub overnight to enhance the flavor.  I did not rub, but just added the seasoning after all the ingredients were in the crock, as my roast was frozen.

Place the onion, pepper, & bay leaves on the bottom of your crock pot.  Place the spiced up pork shoulder on top. Add the green chiles and the chicken stock along the sides of the meat. Avoid rinsing the spice off the meat. Sprinkle a bit more sea salt and pepper on top.  Cook Low for 10 hours or High 4 hours/Low 4 Hours.  Mine was frozen and I did it for 10-11 hours on low and it was fine.  The meat is done when it pulls apart easily with a fork.  Taste a bit and add more seasoning as desired.  I added a lil’ Cayenne J

FYI’s:

·         I did not have a thawed roast on hand.  I placed frozen one in the crock pot @ 7am on low, sliced it up in big chunks @ 2pm and continued to let it cook in juices.  I shredded it at 6pm)

·         If you like it crisp, you can put some in pan with oil to fry on one side

Guacamole:

• Avocado

• Finely diced tomato

• Diced Onion (I use red)

• Cilantro

• Fresh lemon or lime juice

• Optional salt/pepper or other seasoning to taste.

Tip:  If you are short on time, just mix avocado with salsa

~ Lots of Carnitas left over. You can freeze for later use, eat one salad every day, use with eggs for breakfast. The possibilities are endless J