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Double-fried pork shoulder cooked down in lard with Mexican oregano and lime, crisping up on a hot griddle for those charred, crunchy edges. Served hand-held style over quick lime-pickled radishes with a drizzle of heavy crema.
4g
net carbs
42g
protein
65g
fat
780
kcal
The keto read
4g net carbs per serving
Double-fried pork shoulder cooked down in lard with Mexican oregano and lime, crisping up on a hot griddle for those charred, crunchy edges. Served hand-held style over quick lime-pickled radishes with a drizzle of heavy crema.
Ingredients
2 servings
Carnitas
Pork Shoulder500 g
Lard100 g
Mexican Oregano1 tsp
Garlic Powder1 tsp
Sea Salt1 tsp
Pickled Crunch
Radishes60 g
Lime Juice2 tbsp
Sea Salt0.25 tsp
Crema Drizzle
Sour Cream60 g
Heavy Cream1 tbsp
Lime Zest1 tsp
Method
Carnitas
1
Cut pork shoulder into 1-inch chunks and pat dry. Melt lard in a deep skillet or pot over medium heat, add the pork, garlic powder, Mexican oregano, and salt. Cook on low heat for 45 minutes until the pork is tender, then crank up the heat to high on a flat-top griddle or cast-iron skillet, shred the pork slightly, and sear it in its own rendered fat until the edges are crispy and golden brown.
Pickled Crunch
2
Thinly slice the radishes and toss them in the lime juice and salt. Let them sit for 10 minutes to soften and quick-pickle.
Crema Drizzle
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, heavy cream, and lime zest until smooth and drizzle-able.
Plate
4
Spoon the crispy carnitas into two serving bowls. Top with a generous amount of pickled radishes, and zig-zag the lime crema across the top for that classic food truck finish.
The keto read
Why this lands at 4g net carbs
The carb total here comes only from the small amount of lower-carb ingredients; there's no added sugar or starch. At 4g net carbs against 42g protein and 65g fat, it sits comfortably inside a ketogenic day for most people.
Common questions
Is Mexican Street-Style Crispy Pork Carnitas Bowls keto?▾
Mexican Street-Style Crispy Pork Carnitas Bowls has 4g net carbs per serving, which fits comfortably in a keto day.
What are the macros for Mexican Street-Style Crispy Pork Carnitas Bowls?▾
780 calories, 42g protein, 65g fat, and 4g net carbs per serving.
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