Carnitas Omelette

by fieldpartyof4 on in Uncategorized

One of our favorite restaurants for brunch is CraftKitchen. They have an amazing carnitas omelette. According to their website, it’s ” cage-free omelette stuffed with slow braised pork, tomatillo-avocado salsa, tomatoes, cotija cheese, lime-crema and micro cilantro.” I always order this. Always. I figured I would try to make something similar and save the almost 15.00 it costs to order this dish from the restaurant, and it turned out pretty incredible.

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Carnitas Omelette

Recipe by fieldpartyof4Course: Uncategorized
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

Inspired by a family favorite restaurant, these carnitas omelettes are quick and easy, and can be enjoyed any time of the day.

Ingredients

  • Carnitas

  • 1-1.5 lbs pork shoulder

  • 1 cup orange juice

  • 1.5 tsp salt

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 onion roughly chopped

  • 3 cloves of garlic smashed

  • Omelette

  • 6 eggs

  • 2 tbsps butter divided

  • 3/4 c milk

  • Carnitas

  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated and divided

  • Toppings: (optional)
  • Quick Green salsa

  • 4 tomatillos husked and washed

  • 1/4 onion rough chopped

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 1/4 c cilantro

  • salt to taste

  • juice from a lime

  • Queso Fresco
  • Avocado slices
  • Cilantro
  • Radish

Directions

  • For the carnitas: in an instant pot, add all the ingredients for the carnitas and set on manual cook for a minimum of 60 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally. Discard the juice, and break apart the meat with a fork. Place on a foil lined sheet pan, and broil on high for 5-7 minutes. Set aside
  • In a nonstick skillet set to medium low, melt butter. In a separate bowl, whisk one egg, 2 tbsp milk, and a pinch of salt. Add the egg mixture to your pan and swirl to cover the whole bottom of the pan. Allow to set for 30 seconds, then add 1/2 cup of carnitas and 1/4 c sharp cheddar to one half of the omelette. Fold the egg over itself to create a semi circle. Cook for 30 seconds, and then flip and cook the other side for 30 seconds more. Remove from the heat and place on a plate. Continue to make omelettes until your ingredients have been used up.
  • To make the green salsa: Husk and rinse your tomatillos well. Place on a foil lined baking sheet and btoil on high for 5 minutes. Flip the tomatillos and broil for an additional 5 minutes. Put the tomatillos in a blender with the rest of the ingredients under Quick Green Salsa. Blend well.
  • Assemble. Place an omelette on a plate, and add green salsa, queso fresco, avocado slices, chopped cilantro, and sliced radish.