14 May, 2013
Carnitas Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Posted in : Dinner, EveryDayPaleo.com, Organic, Paleo, Pork on by : wendland99Sandy’s Carnitas Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Avocado Aioli and Coleslaw With a Kick!
To make this creation, it may seem like a lot of steps but it’s actually pretty simple. Once the potatoes are baked, split them down the middle, stuff them with the carnitas, drizzle with the avocado aioli, and serve with a side of coleslaw. Instructions and ingredients are below!
Slow Cooked Carnitas
4 lbs pork shoulder cut into 2″ cubes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
4 tablespoons melted lard (or coconut oil)
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
½ cup water
2 bay leaves
1. In a large bowl, mix the pieces of pork with 2 tablespoons of the melted lard or coconut oil, salt, garlic, and oregano until all of the pieces are coated.
2. Place the pork in a slow cooker, add the water and bay leaves, cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the pork is fork tender.
3. In a large skillet heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of lard over medium high heat and add the pork chunks. Cook, stirring often until the pork is browned and crispy on the outside.
4. Use a fork to shred the pieces of pork and set aside.
Sweet Potatoes
5-6 medium sized white sweet potatoes
1. Preheat oven to 400
2. Bake for 40 minutes or until fork tender.
3. While the sweet potatoes are cooking, prepare the coleslaw and avocado aioli.
Coleslaw With a Kick
4 cups green cabbage, shredded
½ cup diced green onions
½ cup chopped cilantro
1 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1 small apple diced
8 ounce bacon, finely chopped and cooked until crispy
Dressing for Coleslaw
Juice from 2 limes
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
Pinch of cayenne (or more if you like it spicy)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1. Whisk together the dressing ingredients.
2. Toss together the coleslaw ingredients, drizzle with the dressing and mix well.
Avocado Aioli
1/2 cup Everyday Paleo Mayo
1 avocado
1. Mash the avocado with a fork.
2. Add the mayo and whisk together until well blended.
Sandy’s Carnitas Stuffed Sweet Potatoes – Inspired by The Croods!! | Everyday Paleo.
