Carnitas And Noodles Recipes

CREAMY PORK CARNITAS PASTA

Steps:

• Prepare seasoned carnitas according to package directions. Set aside. Bring water in a large pot to a boil and cook pasta until al dente.
• In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat add olive oil. Add peppers and saute until tender. Set aside on a plate.
• Add heavy cream, sour cream, parmesan cheese, chili powder, cumin, and paprika to the skillet. Whisk and let simmer until it starts to thicken. Add pork and peppers to the sauce and toss until coated and heated through.
• Serve with optional toppings.

CARNITAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
• Put the poblano and onion slices in the bottom of a heavy pot. Mix the cayenne, cumin and a pinch of salt and pepper together in a bowl, then use the mixture to season the pork shoulder. Put the pork on top of the vegetables. Add the chicken broth, jalapeno slices, lime zest and juice and orange zest and juice. Cover and cook until tender, 4 to 5 hours.
• Turn the heat up to 450 degrees F, remove the lid and cook until the surface crisps slightly, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the pork to a board and let it rest until cool enough to handle, then remove the fat and shred the meat with 2 forks.
• Strain the vegetables from the sauce and set aside. Put the meat in serving dish, add the vegetables and pour over some of the sauce.
• Serve the shredded pork with warm corn tortillas, radishes, pickled jalapenos, pico de gallo, hot sauce, lime wedges and cilantro leaves.

CARNITAS AND NOODLES

Steps:

• Heat a large pot of salted water until boiling.
• Add the egg noodles and cook per package instructions, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, heat the gravy and butter in the microwave until very hot. Set aside.
• Heat the carnitas meat in the microwave until very hot, then shred the meat. The Del Real brand that comes in packages at most grocery stores is very good, or use fresh carnitas meat.
• Drain the pasta.
• Stir the gravy and butter mixture into the pasta. Stir in the shredded meat.
• Variation: 1/2 cup of frozen peas can be stirred in at the end.