Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos

Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos

Prep 15 min Cook 30 minVegetarian/veganEasyServes 4

Young jackfruit shredded and crisped to mimic carnitas.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans young green jackfruit in brine, drained
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • Corn tortillas, onion, cilantro, lime

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse the jackfruit and shred it with your hands, removing tough cores.

  2. 2

    Saute onion and garlic in oil until soft.

  3. 3

    Add the jackfruit, cumin, oregano, orange juice and soy sauce.

  4. 4

    Simmer 15 minutes until the liquid reduces.

  5. 5

    Spread on a sheet pan and broil 5 to 8 minutes until crisped at the edges.

  6. 6

    Serve with onion, cilantro and lime.

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