Nickel Allergy Friendly Paleo Lime Pork Carnitas Lettuce Bowls
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4 servings
For the carnitas
- 2 ½ lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3-inch chunks
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Ingredient noteHerbs and spices can carry nickel, so a low nickel diet limits them, but the small amount of oregano used to season this recipe is likely fine. If you prefer to always avoid oregano, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 medium white onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 bay leaf
For the pico de gallo
- 3 roma tomatoes, finely diced
- ½ small white onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
For serving
- 8 large butter lettuce leaves, washed and dried
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
Can be omittedavocados
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, toss the pork shoulder chunks with the salt, black pepper, cumin, dried oregano, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
- 2
Heat the avocado oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in two batches to avoid crowding, sear the pork chunks on two sides for 3–4 minutes per side, until deeply browned. Transfer the seared pork to a plate and repeat with the remaining pieces.
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