✨ Cook Once, Eat All Week: Carnitas Three Ways


Hey there,

Don't you love recipes that work hard for you. I sure do! Make any of these carnitas recipes once, and you've got the foundation for multiple delicious meals - from crispy nachos to fresh salads.

Start with the Base - Carnitas Three Ways:

Turn It Into:

Pro tip: These all freeze beautifully - make a double batch now, and stock your freezer for easy meals later. Any of the meats can be swapped into any of these recipes - use what you love!

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Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

"Yummmm!!! Made these tonight!! Super yummy- and easy to throw together in the morning! The house smelled soooo good when I got home from work!!" ~Kelly

Chicken Carnitas

"I’ve made this twice now, using deboned chicken legs and I swap the tomato juice for puree (as I always have on hand)
Incredible recipe
Perfect w tacos or burrito bowl, just shredded or crisped in pan. Both options amazing. I used leftover broth as stock to cook rice for meal prep and it’s insanely delicious. Will try some of your other recipes for sure, thank you for sharing." ~Angela

Beef Carnitas


Pulled Pork Nachos

"My husband and I made this with our leftovers and it was such a hit we made more bbq this week so we can have these again." ~Sally

Shredded Chicken Nachos

"They are in the oven now and my mouth is watering. Go Niners!! YUM." ~Doris Day

Pulled Pork Quesadillas

"Just made this and it was absolutely amazing. Love love love. I’m so stuffed and doing in the oven is so much better! Thanks for sharing, it will be hard for any recipe to compare to this one, in my book anyways!" ~Allison Simpson

Shredded Chicken Quesadillas

"My family loooooooved this recipe. So easy. I made it twice that week, 4 kids 2-6 all are more than I anticipated, and my foodie husband said to put this into the rotation..." ~Rachel

Pulled Pork (or your choice of carnitas) Salad


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