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Carnitas-Style Pork Shoulder with Cauliflower Rice and Avocado Slow-Cooked Mexican Pork with Cauliflower Rice

Serve the child some plain shredded pork with a little cauliflower rice and a slice of avocado.

Prep Time 23 min
Cook Time 50 min
Servings 4
Calories 720 kcal
Equipment
skillet stove

Ingredients

Produce
Protein
Pantry
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Kid-Friendly Version

Serve the child some plain shredded pork with a little cauliflower rice and a slice of avocado.

Recipe

1

Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and season with salt, pepper, and cumin.

child_care Set aside one small plain piece for the child.
2

Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the pork on all sides, about 8 minutes.

3

Add the crushed garlic and chicken broth, cover, and simmer over low heat for 40 minutes until the pork is very tender and shreds easily.

4

Uncover, increase the heat, and cook for 5 more minutes until the liquid reduces and the pork crisps at the edges.

5

Shred the pork with two forks and season to taste.

6

Heat the cauliflower rice in a separate pan for 3 minutes. Serve the carnitas over the cauliflower rice, topped with sliced avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges.

child_care Assemble the child's plate with plain pork, cauliflower rice, and avocado.