The Ultimate Carnitas Plate

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Trust me… you’ve NEVER had Carnitas served to you like this.

Savory Carnitas, with little beads of Pomegranate tartness, and sweet caramelized Pineapple.

Mic Drop. {You’re welcome}

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Ingredients:

Serves 2 adults

• 1/2 lb. cooked Carnitas {about 1 cup each} – You can make your own, recipe here, or buy some at your favorite local Mexican market.
• 1 lb. Broccoli Florets
• 1 large Sweet Onion, sliced
• 1 {8 oz} can Pineapple Chunks {You could also use fresh Pineapple if you have it!}
• 1 tbsp. Sesame Seeds
• 1/2 bunch Cilantro, chopped
• Green Onions, chopped {use as many or as little as your little heart desires}
• 1/3 cup Pomegranate Seeds

For the Balsamic-Garlic-Sesame Glaze:

• 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
• 1 tbsp. Toasted Sesame Oil
• 3 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
• 1-2 tbsp. Honey, depending on sweetness preference {I only use 1 tbsp. but my husband prefers when I use 2 tbsp. ~ so this is entirely up to you. I think the pineapple adds a second element of sweetness so I personally think that the extra tbsp. is not needed.}
  
• 1 clove Garlic, minced

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Chop Broccoli and Onion to desired thickness.
• Spread Vegetables on a greased baking sheet. Season with S + P and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until Broccoli is tender. Don’t forget to flip the Vegetables halfway through so they get caramelized on both sides.
• Once the Broccoli is tender, pull the baking sheet out of the oven and set aside.
• If you have made your own Carnitas or bought them at your favorite market, now is the time to crisp them in the oven. Leave the temperature at 425 and place Carnitas on a foil-lined baking sheet; roast for about 10 minutes so they are crispy. No need to grease the baking sheet, the Carnitas will not stick.
• While Carnitas are cooking, make the Balsamic-Garlic-Sesame Glaze. Simply whisk all ingredients together in a large-sized bowl. Once blended, add Broccoli and Onions to the bowl and mix well.
• Place a large wok on medium-high heat. Add Pineapple and Broccoli/Onion mixture and cook for 5-6 minutes or until Broccoli is heated through and Pineapple has started to caramelize.
• Add Carnitas to the Wok and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Mix until well combined.
• Divide among two plates and top with Sesame Seeds, Cilantro, Green Onions and Pomegranate Seeds. Serve immediately.

Optional: Serve with toasted Pita Bread or Naan, Tortilla Chips or Bib Lettuce {to make lettuce wraps}.

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