Trader Joe's Pork Carnitas

Especially during the school year,
     I am all about finding easy dinners that taste good.

Trader Joe's makes some pretty darn good pork carnitas.

Pre-cooked in the package, all it requires is re-heating in the microwave.

I serve them up one of two ways:

Carnita Fajitas -

1)  Saute some red peppers and onions in a pan with olive oil.

2)  Warm the flour tortillas in the oven (or on top of the stove).

3)  Place pork, onions, and peppers on tortilla.

4)  Squeeze fresh lime juice on top,
                        
5)  Sprinkle with fresh, chopped cilantro.  

6) Salt and pepper, to taste. 


Carnita Bowl -

1)  Cook white rice (I like Uncle Ben's), according to directions.

2)  Warm up a can of black beans on the stove (medium-low heat).

3)  In a bowl, place rice, top with black beans, top with the pork.

4)  Squeeze fresh lime juice on top.

5)  Sprinkle with fresh, chopped cilantro.  

6)  Salt and pepper, to taste.

You can add (or eliminate)
               any ingredients you would like, such as:  

     shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, 
     shredded lettuce, shredded cabbage, roasted corn, avocado, mango, 
     tortilla chips, etc.

Make it how you like it!

But, remember, the less ingredients you use,
     the easier the entire process will be, from preparation to clean-up.