Sizzling Chili-Lime Pork Carnitas with Cauliflower Rice Cilantro Lime Salad
Prep 20 min · Cook 40 min · Serves 4 · medium

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
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
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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