Online Cook
Jackfruit Carnitas
Jackfruit Carnitas
Jackfruit Carnitas
Jackfruit Carnitas
Jackfruit Carnitas
Jackfruit Carnitas
Jackfruit Carnitas
Jackfruit Carnitas cover
From the Cook
From the Cook
From the Cook
From the Cook
From the Cook
From the Cook
From the Cook
1/8

Jackfruit Carnitas

Ingredients

0 allergens identified

Jackfruit Carnitas

For the carnitas:
For the tacos:

Instructions

Check out original post! 😊

Instructions

1
|
Drain and rinse the jackfruit and then lightly pat it dry. Cut off the core so that you’re only left with the outer parts that are the ones easy to shred. The core is the part that comes to a point.
2
|
Preheat the oven to 425° F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
3
|
In a large skillet over medium heat, add in the oil. Once hot, add in the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add in the garlic, salt and pepper and cook for 1 additional minute.
4
|
Add in the jackfruit, stir, and saute for 2 more minutes. Using the back of a wooden spoon or spatula, lightly mash the jackfruit to break it up. It’ll break apart a bit more as it cooks but feel free to shred it a bit in the pan as desired.
5
|
Mix in the chili powder, oregano, bay leaves, brown sugar, orange juice, lime juice, and broth. Stir and bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat and let simmer gently, uncovered, for about 14-16 minutes. Stir often as the liquid continues to reduce.
6
|
Once all of the liquid as evaporated (see photo above), remove the bay leaves and place the jackfruit onto the prepared baking sheet and evenly spread out.
7
|
Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
8
|
Enjoy as tacos or however you wish!

Smart Nutrition

My Calorie Intake

Review & Earn

Be the first to review this recipe and earn a 20% Bonus

Level up & unlock free Premium by reviewing recipes!

My Notes

Your kitchen notebook is waiting.

Whether it's a recipe tweak or an inspiration burst — jot it down here.

Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Drain and Shred Jackfruit Properly 🔪
    Rinse canned jackfruit thoroughly, remove the tough cores, and hand-shred along the natural grain lines to create authentic carnita-like texture that absorbs the broth and spice flavors perfectly.
  • Build Layered Citrus Depth 🍊
    Add orange juice and lime juice at different cooking stages—orange juice in the broth base for sweetness, fresh lime juice at the end—to create complex citrus notes without acidic harshness.
  • Toast Spices Before Adding 🌶️
    Lightly toast the dried oregano, chili powder, and bay leaves in the hot oil before adding jackfruit to unlock their essential oils and deepen their flavor intensity throughout the dish.
  • Low and Slow Caramelization 🔥
    Cook the jackfruit-broth mixture uncovered on low heat for 45-60 minutes to allow liquid reduction and create caramelized, crispy edges that mimic traditional pulled pork carnitas.
  • Balance Avocado Freshness Timing ⏰
    Add sliced avocado and fresh cilantro only when assembling tacos immediately before serving to prevent oxidation and maintain their creamy texture and bright herbal notes against the warm, spiced jackfruit.
Fire Icon

More Recipes

Browse Food with Feeling recipes!

View
cookie Icon

Complete The Meal! 🔎

Quick Explore Recipes by Category

See All

No Recipes Available

sparkle

Recommendations

Tailored to your preferences

View All