Whether you’re looking for a fun way to spice up taco night, or maybe just add a little plant power to your typical burrito, this recipe for Jackfruit Carnitas will do just the trick. Made with some pretty staple ingredients (including store-bought taco seasoning!) this recipe gets its umami from miso and a sweet little kick from orange juice.
Perfect in tacos, burritos, Buddha Bowls and beyond - this Jackfruit Carnitas recipe makes great plant-based filling that's as versatile as it is delicious!
Prepare all of your ingredients.
In a large pan, heat your oil over medium high heat and add your oil.
Add your onions, a pinch of salt, and sauté until your onions are fully translucent, brown and beginning to caramelize. Deglaze using your quart of stock as needed. This process should take ~10 min.
Add your garlic, and sauté an additional minute.
Add your jackfruit and taco seasoning mix and stir until very well combined.
Add your remaining liquid ingredients (stock, juice, miso broth) and stir.
Cover with a lid, bring to a boil, and then reduce to a strong simmer. Allow to cook for 30-40 minutes, checking win every 10 minutes or so to stir and make sure your jackfruit isn't burning on the bottom.
Cook until liquids have fully reduced and your jackfruit is meaty and thick. You may need to remove your top to finish off your cooking liquids towards the end - if you do so, just be sure to stir often to prevent burning.
Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare all of your ingredients.
In a large pan, heat your oil over medium high heat and add your oil.
Add your onions, a pinch of salt, and sauté until your onions are fully translucent, brown and beginning to caramelize. Deglaze using your quart of stock as needed. This process should take ~10 min.
Add your garlic, and sauté an additional minute.
Add your jackfruit and taco seasoning mix and stir until very well combined.
Add your remaining liquid ingredients (stock, juice, miso broth) and stir.
Cover with a lid, bring to a boil, and then reduce to a strong simmer. Allow to cook for 30-40 minutes, checking win every 10 minutes or so to stir and make sure your jackfruit isn't burning on the bottom.
Cook until liquids have fully reduced and your jackfruit is meaty and thick. You may need to remove your top to finish off your cooking liquids towards the end - if you do so, just be sure to stir often to prevent burning.
Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
*NOTE Don’t have a favorite store-bought taco seasoning? No worries! Make up a batch of your own to keep on hand. A very basic recipe can be found here.