Slow Cooker Jackfruit Carnitas
This Slow Cooker Jackfruit Carnitas recipe is a must for Taco Tuesdays! Tender, 'meaty' jackfruit is deliciously spiced and seasoned, then simmered for hours in a crockpot until all the flavors meld and it melts beautifully in your mouth! The convenience of the slow cooker can't be beat!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 294kcal
Cost: 1.25
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons of chili powder
- 4 teaspoons of minced dried onion
- 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- ½ teaspoon of oregano
- ½ teaspoon of paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 2 cans of young jackfruit in brine 14-ounce
- ¾ cups of water
- ¼ cup of salsa
- 2 Tablespoons of lime juice
- 1 can of diced jalapenos small
- small corn or flour tortillas
- Taco sauce or hot sauce optional for garnish
- 1 medium onion diced for garnish
- 1 medium tomato diced for garnish
- cilantro chopped for garnish
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Mix chili powder, minced onion, corn starch, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a bowl and set aside.
- Rinse jackfruit in a strainer and squeeze out as much water as possible.
- Place jackfruit in a slow cooker. Add water, and stir in seasonings.
- Add salsa, lime juice, and jalapenos.
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Shred jackfruit with a fork.
- Scoop the cooked jackfruit onto tortillas and top with taco sauce, diced onions, and tomatoes. (Sprinkle some cilantro and squeeze some lime (optional))
Notes
- Simplify seasoning: If you don't have all the spices, you can use a store-bought taco seasoning instead.
- Rinse and dry jackfruit: Makes sure to rinse and dry your jackfruit to remove the brine. There is no need to remove the hard part of the jackfruit as it will soften in the slow cooker.
- Pan sear for crispiness: If you like your vegan Carnitas to be a little crispy, you can sear or pan-fry them before eating.
- Reduce heat, as needed: If you are making a kid-friendly version, you can skip the jalapenos and omit the chili powder and cayenne pepper. It should still taste good!
- Adjust seasoning: Add more herbs. You can use thyme, bay leaves, or dill to make your plant-based Carnitas even more flavorful.
- Waste not!: Repurpose your jackfruit carnitas leftovers into a variety of wonderful recipes. Carnitas are so adaptable you can use them as a filling for any burrito, taco, quesadilla, as well as topping for nachos!
- Add salsa: Level up your tacos with a fabulous and fresh Mango Pico de Gallo.
Nutrition
Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1788mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2392IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 4mg
