What to serve with Carnitas-style pork with lime rice?

Lemon garlic chicken sheet-pan, Chicken fajitas, or Thai green chicken curry. Those sit in the same style as Carnitas-style pork with lime rice and keep the grocery list from exploding.

Can you meal prep Carnitas-style pork with lime rice?

Yes. Carnitas-style pork with lime rice holds for 3–4 days in the fridge. Cook a double batch and lunch is already done. pork and the sides reheat without falling apart.

How long does Carnitas-style pork with lime rice last in the fridge?

3–4 days sealed. Freeze leftover portions for up to a month if you made a big batch.

Is Carnitas-style pork with lime rice gluten-free?

Yes. Carnitas-style pork with lime rice is gluten free.

Is Carnitas-style pork with lime rice dairy-free?

Yes. Carnitas-style pork with lime rice is dairy free.

Carnitas-style pork with lime rice — $2.56 a serving

Name: Carnitas-style pork with lime rice
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 Limes; 1 Red chili peppers; 1 Onions; 1 Garlic; 3 tsp Fresh cilantro; 6 oz Pork shoulder; 3 oz Rice; 2 tsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 1 tsp Dried oregano; 1 tsp Salt & pepper

$2.56 a serving · 48 min

Makes leftovers
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
High protein
PCOS-friendly
Heart-healthy
Anti-inflammatory
Thyroid-friendly
Mexican-inspired
Family friendly
Mediterranean
Pork

Cost is the ingredients you actually use. About $10.26 if you cook for four.

Protein: 34g
Carbs: 40g
Time: 48 min

Ingredients

Per serving, grouped the way the store is laid out.

Produce

Limes1
Red chili peppers1
Onions1
Garlic1
Fresh cilantro3 tsp

Meat & seafood

Pork shoulder6 oz

Pantry

Rice3 oz
Olive oil2 tsp

Spices

Ground cumin1 tsp
Dried oregano1 tsp
Salt & pepper1 tsp

How to cook it

1
Sauté onion and garlic, then brown the pork with cumin, oregano and chili in the Instant Pot.
2
Add water, set a bowl of rinsed rice on a trivet, and pressure cook until the pork shreds.
3
Release, shred the pork, fluff the rice with lime, and finish with cilantro.