Jul 14 2026
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Carnitas Omelette (gf) Recipe

Inspired by The Regional
Time3h
Serves4

Overnight braised carnitas, sautéed bell peppers, onions, queso fresca, side homestyle potatoes

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Ingredients

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Carnitas

Omelette Filling

Homestyle Potatoes

Method

Carnitas Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    In a slow cooker, place the pork shoulder, garlic, and onion. Pour the orange juice over the top, and add cumin, salt, black pepper, oregano, and bay leaves.

  2. 2

    Cook the Carnitas

    Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and can be shredded easily with a fork. Once done, shred the pork and let it soak in the juices.

Homestyle Potatoes

  1. 3

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash and dice the potatoes into small cubes. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 4

    Cook the Potatoes

    Add the diced potatoes to the skillet, sprinkle with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender.

Omelette Assembly

  1. 5

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In another skillet, add butter and heat over medium heat. Add the diced bell peppers and onion, sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.

  2. 6

    Whisk the Eggs

    In a bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

  3. 7

    Cook the Omelette

    Pour the eggs into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables, and gently stir to combine. Cook until the eggs are set but still soft.

  4. 8

    Add the Carnitas and Queso

    Add a generous portion of the shredded carnitas and sprinkle queso fresca on one half of the omelette. Fold the omelette over and let it cook for another minute.

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