Jackfruit Carnitas Recipes

Steps:

• Cut each piece of jackfruit in half, then transfer to a slow cooker.
• Add the onion, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, chili powder, cumin, bay leaves, vegetable broth, orange juice, and lime juice. Mix to combine.
• Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Uncover the slow cooker and remove the bay leaves. Using 2 forks, shred the jackfruit until it resembles the consistency of pulled pork.
• Transfer the jackfruit to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges are slightly crisp.
• Serve shredded jackfruit with tortillas, guacamole, black beans, corn salsa, and pico de gallo. The jackfruit will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Rinse jackfruit, dry, and set aside.
• Whisk together soda, vinegar, 1/8 cup vegetable oil, and lime juice in a large mixing bowl. Add onion, chili powder, panela, pepper, salt, and bay leaves. Add jackfruit pieces and mix to coat. Allow to marinate for at least 1 hour.
• Pour jackfruit and marinade into a nonstick skillet. Bring to a boil and simmer until the liquid has reduced by 3/4, about 20 minutes. Pour into a colander and drain; remove and discard bay leaves.
• Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add drained jackfruit and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to tear jackfruit into small pieces. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until each piece is as crispy as possible, 10 to 15 minutes. Add remaining vegetable oil, if necessary.
• Meanwhile, heat the corn tortillas on a griddle. Ladle equal portions of jackfruit carnitas into each tortilla. Top with pickled jalapenos and carrots. Sprinkle with cilantro and garnish each taco with a lime wedge. Serve hot.

Steps:

• Pat jackfruit dry and shred. Seed chile pepper and finely chop.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup onion, garlic, and 1/2 of the serrano pepper. Cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add jackfruit, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, oregano, and smoked paprika to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute more. Add orange zest and juice, soy sauce, and vinegar. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook and stir until liquid is almost completely evaporated and jackfruit starts to brown.
• For pineapple salsa, combine pineapple, tomato, 2 tablespoons onion, cilantro, and remaining serrano pepper in a medium bowl. Season to taste with salt. Serve carnitas in tortillas with pineapple salsa.