If you are a fan of street tacos, you’ve probably had carnitas. They are usually slow cooked, and as a result become these delicious, melt in your mouth pieces of shredded pork that are boasting with flavor.

Not only are carnitas delish, recipes usually make enough to feed a small crowd. If you aren’t feeding a crowd, you are bound to end up with TONS of leftovers, which means less cooking (hooray!) and you are going to need some ideas on how to re make your leftovers into something new & exciting. Let’s dive into all the great ways you can serve up some tasty carnitas!

First Make some Pork Carnitas. Here are two recipes you can try! Chipotle Pork Carnitas or Jalapeno Pork Carnitas

By Scrolling down you will find a recipe for Tacos, Quesadillas, Nachos, Loaded Fries, Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, Potato Skins, Carnitas Soup & So much more!

Tacos

Let’s Start Simple. The simplest way to enjoy carnitas is in taco form. Grab your favorite type of tortilla (corn, flour, or something grain free) or maybe a butter lettuce leaf or jicama wrap if your on Whole30. Top with diced white onions, cabbage or coleslaw, pico de gallo or a verde salsa, avocado & maybe a yummy chipotle crema. Always finish with a fresh squeeze of Lime juice & LOADS of cilantro

Pork Nachos

Nachos can come in many forms. Here are two recipes that

Paleo Gameday BBQ Pulled Pork & Bacon Nachos

Loaded Chipotle Carnitas Nachos

Loaded Carnitas Fries

If you are really looking for a crowd pleaser. Look no further. This recipe loads up a tray full of fries with ALL the toppings, plus a Whole30 Compliant Chipotle sauce that is finger lickin’ good!

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Using leftover Carnitas doesn’t mean you have to stick to the mexican theme. Tossing the pork in sauce & turning into a BBQ Pulled Pork is just another versatile option when using up leftovers.

BBQ Pork Sandwiches

BBQ Pork Sliders are full of flavor. Toss pork with your favorite BBQ sauce & serve on a Sweet Potato bun for Whole30 or Paleo.

5 Ingredient Carnitas soup

This Recipe calls for Leftover carnitas, chicken stock, salsa verde, potatoes & cumin. That’s it!

Pulled Pork Enchiladas

Pork Carnitas Breakfast hash

Leftover proteins always make their way into a breakfast hash at my house & this recipe from The Modern Proper is the perfect way to serve up breakfast or brunch!

Quesadillas

Place a tortilla in a skillet over medium high heat. Add cheese, carnitas, salsa & any other veggies you have on hand. and make a delicious quesadilla. Top with more salsa, sour cream, avocado & cilantro! You can also turn this into a breakfast Quesadilla by adding scrambled eggs!

Easy Burrito Bowls

Crispy BBQ Pork Potato skins

These are such a yummy appetizer or meal! These are especially perfect for Football Sundays!

Make A Salad!

Both this BBQ Salad & Airstream Salad are solid recipes to throw some leftover pork on top of and of course a great way to get in some added greens!