25-Min Crispy Carnitas with Rice, Beans & Salsa Verde
Tender shredded pork crisped in a hot skillet, served over rice and beans with tangy salsa verde, crema, and lime. Restaurant-quality plate in under 30 minutes using rotisserie pork.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 680
- Protein
- 52g
Ingredients
- 1 lb store-bought rotisserie pork (shredded)
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can (15 oz) cooked black beans (drained and warmed)
- ¾ cup salsa verde (jarred)
- ¼ cup crema or sour cream
- 1 whole lime
- 4 pieces flour tortillas (6-inch)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add shredded pork and spread it across the pan without stirring for 4 minutes until edges crisp and char.
- 3
Stir once, breaking up any clumps, and cook another 2 minutes until the meat is golden brown throughout.
- 4
Warm beans and rice separately (microwave or on stovetop), and char tortillas lightly in a dry skillet.
- 5
Divide rice and beans between two plates, then top with crispy pork.
- 6
Drizzle salsa verde and crema over the pork, then serve with lime wedges and warm tortillas on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- spoon or spatula
- microwave or stovetop pot
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