5 from 3 votes
Pork Carnitas Burrito Bowl
Caramelized pork carnitas are served over beans and rice, and topped with a fresh pico de gallo to make a burrito bowl that will rival the local take out joint!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Total Time
3 hrs
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
648 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Pork Carnitas
- 3 pounds pork shoulder skin and bone removed, fatty, or pork butt
- water cold
- 2 teaspoons salt
Bowls
- 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans drained, rinsed, and warmed
- 2 cups Pico de Gallo
- 4 oz cheese I used Monterey Jack, finely shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- green onion sliced
- avocado sliced
- corn grilled
- jalapeño sliced
- cilantro minced
- lime wedges
Instructions
Make the Pork Carnitas:
- Cut the meat into strips 2” x 3/4” (make sure you don’t remove/discard the fat). Place the meat into a large pot and barely cover with cold water. Add the salt and bring the water to a boil, uncovered.
- Lower the heat to bring the water down to a simmer. Let the meat continue to cook until all of the water has evaporated, about 1 1/2 hours, depending on the size/shape of your pan.* The meat should be cooked through at this point, but not falling apart.
- Lower the flame a little bit more and continue to cook until all of the fat has rendered from the pork, turning the meat occasionally until all sides are browned, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Cup of Yum
Make the Bowls:
- Rinse the rice well. Add it to a large saucepan, along with 3 cups of water. Place the pan over medium high heat and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and place a lid on the pan. Simmer, covered, until the rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the rice sit, covered for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork when finished.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the rice between 6 bowls. Top with some of the pork carnitas. Add beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, green onions, sliced avocado, corn, jalapeños, and cilantro. Serve with sliced limes.
Notes
- For more details on making the pork carnitas, see my full Pork Carnitas post.
- For more details on making homemade Pico de Gallo, see my Pico de Gallo post.
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide. Nutritional information includes pork, rice, beans, pico de gallo, cheese, and sour cream. Other toppings are not included.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
648kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
158mg
(53%)
Sodium
1693mg
(71%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 648
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 648kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1693mg | 71% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.