These zesty pork carnitas pair perfectly with sweet, charred Mexican street corn flavours in a single satisfying bowl. This crowd-pleasing dish delivers restaurant-quality taste that’s ideal for busy weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. For the most flavourful results, let the pork rest for 5 minutes after cooking before shredding to help the meat retain its juices. |


Rapid Pork Carnitas Over Mexican Street Corn Rice
Description
Pork carnitas is a Mexican dish known for its tender, juicy meat with crispy edges. This version combines slow-cooked seasoned pork shoulder with fluffy rice, creating a complete meal in one device.
Using the Ninja Speedi's dual-cooking capability, the rice cooks perfectly in the bottom while the pork develops a delicious crispy exterior on top, maintaining its succulent interior.
Ingredients
Instructions
Bottom Pot:
- Combine rice, chicken stock, and half the diced onion in the bottom pot.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir.
Crisping Tray:
- Mix pork cubes with olive oil, cumin, oregano, paprika, coriander, garlic, remaining onion, lime juice, and remaining salt and pepper.
- Spread seasoned pork evenly on the crisping tray.
Cooking:
- Place the crisping tray on top of the pot.
- Select Speedi Meals function.
- Set temperature to 180°C and timer to 20 minutes.
- When finished, let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 972.12kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 45.43g70%
- Saturated Fat 14.06g71%
- Cholesterol 145.8mg49%
- Sodium 1131mg48%
- Potassium 974.66mg28%
- Total Carbohydrate 91.48g31%
- Dietary Fiber 3.22g13%
- Sugars 3.85g
- Protein 45.72g92%
- Vitamin A 21.04 IU
- Vitamin C 9.5 mg
- Calcium 103.29 mg
- Iron 4.54 mg
- Vitamin D 3.4 IU
- Vitamin E 1.84 IU
- Vitamin K 9.48 mcg
- Thiamin 1.68 mg
- Riboflavin 0.73 mg
- Niacin 11.49 mg
- Vitamin B6 1.02 mg
- Folate 33.35 mcg
- Vitamin B12 1.48 mcg
- Phosphorus 538.38 mg
- Magnesium 79.53 mg
- Zinc 6.87 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Extra Tips:
For best results, avoid overcrowding the crisping tray to guarantee proper air circulation and crisping.
Pat the pork dry before seasoning to achieve better browning.
If the pork pieces are larger, increase cooking time by 5 minutes.
For extra flavour, garnish with fresh coriander, lime wedges, and diced onions before serving.