Turn leftover pork roast or shredded pork into crispy carnitas with fresh citrus, garlic and Mexican-inspired spices. It's a quick and easy way to transform cooked pork into an entirely different meal.
Course: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: crispy pork carnitas, easy pork carnitas, leftover pork carnitas, leftoverpork carnitas recipes, recipes for leftover carnitas
Leftover pork roast, pulled pork, pork shoulder, pork loin or tenderloin will work.
If your pork is already well seasoned, taste before adding the full amount of salt and spices.
For crispy edges, don't crowd the pan and let the pork sit against the hot surface before turning.
Don't overcook it—the pork is already cooked. Just heat, season and crisp.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.