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Sizzling Chili-Lime Pork Carnitas with Cauliflower Rice Cilantro Lime Salad

Prep 20 min · Cook 40 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Sizzling Chili-Lime Pork Carnitas with Cauliflower Rice Cilantro Lime Salad

Tender pork carnitas simmered in a zesty chili-lime sauce, served over a vibrant cauliflower rice salad with fresh cilantro, lime, and avocado.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 4 cups cauliflower florets, riced
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 diced avocado
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, combine the pork, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, lime zest, lime juice, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the pork simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until very tender and easily shredded with a fork.

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