Super simple and totally delicious jackfruit carnitas!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time4 hourshrs
Total Time4 hourshrs5 minutesmins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 334kcal
Author: Honor
Ingredients
40ouncesof young green jackfruit (in water)
4ouncesof fire-roasted, diced green chile
1largesweet onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
3cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1teaspoonof cumin
1 1/2cupsof veggie broth (I used a 'no-beef' version for this.)
1Tablespoonof canola or other light oil
salt to taste
Instructions
Drain and rinse jackfruit.
Place all ingredients except salt into a slow cooker. Stir.
Allow to cook, covered, on low 4-6 hours. If, after 2/3 of the cooking time, there is still a lot of liquid in the pot, remove lid for the remainder.
Jackfruit will have become tender. To shred it further, use two forks to pull pieces apart. Taste for salt.
Use for whatever you like! I them jackfruit carnitas simple, in a toasted tortilla, with a slice of avocado and cilantro. They'd also be delicious in tamales or enchiladas!
Note: Though I used a slow cooker for this recipe, it can also be prepared on the stove top. Combine all ingredients in a heavy-bottomed pot, cover and simmer on low for an hour, stirring often and checking to make sure your jackfruit isn't sticking to the bottom.