Keto Friendly Carnitas and Tortillas

Nothing beats a plate of homemade carnitas and tortillas. Carnitas, which translates to “little meats” in Spanish, is an extremely popular Mexican dish consisting of pork cooked in lard with garlic and spices.

One of the best things about this recipe is how flexible you can be with some of the ingredients. This means you could use pulled chicken or ground beef instead of pork, and top with any variety of topping that you so wish!

As for the tortillas, our keto recipe uses coconut flower and can also be used to wrap tacos, burritos, and other Mexican dishes. Together, using great keto friendly ingredients it allows us to make a delicious meal that is sure to please everyone in the family and keep Taco night on the menu!

Ingredients

Carnitas

• 2.5lb pork shoulder
• 1 tblsp dried oregano
• 1 tblsp chili powder
• 1 tbslp ground cumin
• 2 packets of Stevia
• 1 jalapeño
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tsp fresh cilantro chopped
• 1 lime
• Salt and Pepper

Tortillas

• 2 whole eggs
• 4 egg whites
• 1/2c unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2c coconut flour
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 3 tblsp oil

How to make Carnitas and Tortillas

The first step is to combine all the spices to create our dry rub. In a small bowl, mix together oregano, chili powder, ground cumin, stevia and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Rub and press the dry rub all over the pork shoulder and set aside for as 10-15 minutes. This will allow the flavor to work its way into the pork.

While the meat is set aside, grab your jalapeno pepper and slice it thinly. You can add more or less jalapeno slices depending on how much spice you can handle! We leave in the seeds for extra flavor and an extra kick.

Now go ahead and chop your garlic cloves and cilantro.

After the meat has sat for 10-15 minutes, it’s time to cook it all. Place the pork in a slow cooker along with the jalapeno, garlic, cilantro and add the juice from 1 lime. Cover with lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours. This cooking time may vary depending on the size of your slow cooker or for bigger or smaller sizes of meat.

When the pork is cooked through, shred it using two forks and set aside while you make your tortillas.

When your pork is almost finished cooking it’s time to start making your keto-friendly tortillas. Start by whisking together eggs and egg whites in a bowl until fully combined. Add the almond milk, coconut flour, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper and mix until everything is well incorporated. You might want to use a food processor to speed this up.

To cook the tortilla, use a non stick skillet on medium heat and add a little oil to the pan. When the pain is hot and the oil is just beginning to smoke, turn the heat down and pour 1/4 cup of the batter mixture into the pan. You want to spread out the batter in a circular motion to cover the whole pan and cook the tortilla on each side for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.

When they’re done cooking, set the tortilla aside on a plate and repeat with remaining batter. You may want to use a paper towel sheet between each tortilla to stop them from sticking.

Now your carnitas and tortillas are ready to serve! Assemble your tacos by adding a scoop of carnitas onto each tortilla, top with any desired toppings, like shredded cheese or salsa. Enjoy with your favorite toppings and enjoy a nice taco night without all the carbs. I love to top mine with some minced onion, creme fraiche and the remaining cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime.

Carnitas and tortillas are an easy meal that the whole family can agree upon. Not only is this recipe keto-friendly, but it’s also delicious, satisfying and packed with flavor. So next time you are craving some Mexican food why not try this carnitas and tortillas recipe and see what you think!