Jackfruit Carnitas

• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1/2 tbsp Coriander, ground
  • 5 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Jalapeno peppers
  • 1 Orange, juice of
  • 1/2 tbsp Oregano, dried
  • 1 Yellow or white onion

• Canned Goods

  • 2 cans Jackfruit in water or brine, green

• Condiments

  • 1 Lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Liquid smoke
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce, low sodium

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 Jackfruit carnitas spice blend
  • 1/2 tbsp Nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tbsp Paprika, smoked

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil or other oil
  • 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/2 tbsp Cumin, ground

Found on yupitsvegan.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 tb. olive oil or other oil of choice
• 1 yellow or white onion, thinly sliced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds and pith removed, thinly sliced (or to taste)
• 2 cans green jackfruit in water or brine, thoroughly rinsed and drained; seeds removed and center core pieces chopped
• jackfruit carnitas spice blend (recipe below)
• juice of 1 orange
• 1 tb. red wine vinegar
• 3 tb. low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 tsp. liquid smoke
• freshly-squeezed lime juice, to taste (I use about half of a lime)
• ½ tb. nutritional yeast
• ½ tb. smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
• ½ tb. dried oregano
• ½ tb. ground coriander
• ½ tb. ground cumin
• ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Directions

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeno peppers along with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
• If needed, use a towel to pat excess liquid from the jackfruit. Then add the jackfruit to the pan and stir. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for another 5-6 minutes or until the jackfruit has dried out somewhat.
• Add about two thirds of the carnitas spice blend to the pan and stir. Cook for about 60 seconds or until fragrant. Reserve remaining spice blend to season to taste at the end of cooking, if desired. (I use almost all of it, but I like it pretty heavily spiced).
• Add the orange juice, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, and liquid smoke, and stir.
• Simmer until most of the liquid is cooked off, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with additional salt, spice mix, and fresh lime juice. Serve hot.