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Carnitas Chilaquiles
These carnitas chilaquiles make an amazing Saturday morning breakfast!
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican
Keyword
pork
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
8
hours
hours
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
8
hours
hours
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
900
kcal
Author
Karly Campbell
Ingredients
1
pacakge Smithfield Boneless Pork Shoulder Seasoned Carnitas
1
cup
orange juice
3
cups
crushed tortilla chips
4
eggs
1
cup
enchilada sauce
1/2
cup
grated cheddar
cilantro
for garnish
Instructions
Add the carnitas to a slow cooker with the orange juice. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
Remove the lid from the slow cooker and shred the pork.
Place the pork on a large rimmed baking sheet and spread out. Broil for 3 minutes or until crisp on the edges.
Add the tortilla chips to a lightly greased 10 inch skillet. Cook over medium heat until crumbs are starting to brown, about 3 minutes.
Crack the eggs into a small bowl and whisk well. Pour eggs over the chips and stir to coat the chips. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add 2 cups of cooked carnitas to the pan and stir well.
Add the enchilada sauce and stir well.
Stir in the cheese until melted.
Serve with fresh cilantro.
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Notes
Leftover carnitas are an excellent taco or burrito filling.
Nutrition
Serving:
4
people
|
Calories:
900
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
68
g
|
Protein:
57
g
|
Fat:
43
g
|
Saturated Fat:
11
g
|
Cholesterol:
317
mg
|
Sodium:
1191
mg
|
Potassium:
1091
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
10
g
|
Vitamin A:
905
IU
|
Vitamin C:
33.8
mg
|
Calcium:
312
mg
|
Iron:
5.9
mg