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Our Inspiration Comes From The Street

The flavor & fun of the food truck phenomenon is the inspiration behind Taco Street. We use quality ingredients, authentic recipes, and traditional preparation techniques to bring flavorful, time consuming dishes to your table in just minutes. Taco Street does all the prep work using a slow cook method to infuse genuine flavors and a tender bite to produce some of Mexico’s most popular and time-honored meals. So, all you have to do is toss it in the skillet or finish it in the oven and take all the credit!

About Our Pork Carnitas

Carnitas translates to “little meats” and is a standard in Mexican home cooking. Taco Street Pork Carnitas are steeped in the rich tradition and flavor of Mexican cooking. Seasoned to perfection with just the right amount of smokiness, these savory chunks of pork are ideal for food truck fare like street tacos and burritos, but also great on their own with tortillas, cilantro rice and beans.

Grab a bag at Sam’s Club today to bring the authentic flavor and fun of your favorite street food to life in your own kitchen.

Authentic Pork Carnitas Recipes

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Explore the tasty possibilities with Pork Carnitas!

TACO STREET Pork Carnitas are restaurant worthy! They are so versatile you can use them in burritos, tacos, nachos, salads, breakfast casseroles or straight from the skillet with beans and rice. Our chef has put together a few fun recipes to try, along with 15 more ways you can get creative with these yummy carnitas.

Pork Carnita Tacos
BBQ Pork Carnita Sandwich
Pork Carnita Nacho Grande
Pork Carnita Huevos Rancheros
Pork Carnita Enchiladas
Pork Carnita Tacos
BBQ Pork Carnita Sandwich
Pork Carnita Nacho Grande
Pork Carnita Huevos Rancheros
Pork Carnita Enchiladas

Chef Notes

15 GREAT WAYS TO EAT CARNITAS

  1. Tacos – soft flour or corn tortillas filled with pork carnitas and topped with guacamole, Pico de Gallo and shredded cheese.
  2. Traditional Enchiladas – pork carnitas mixed with spicy enchilada sauce placed in soft flour or corn tortillas, wrapped tight and topped with shredded cheese, Pico de Gallo and more sauce.
  3. Salsa Verde Enchiladas – pork carnitas tossed with salsa Verde that’s spooned onto soft flour or corn tortillas, topped with Monterey Jack cheese and wrapped to baked with sour cream sauce on top.
  4. BBQ Pork Sandwich – mix pork carnitas with BBQ Sauce, place BBQ pork on bottom bun and top with fresh coleslaw.
  5. Flatbread Pizza – flat bread topped with pork carnitas, cilantro, pickled red onion, peppers, black beans, cheese and corn cut from the cob.
  6. Carnitas and Grits – pork carnitas topping a bowl of grits garnished with cheese, diced onions and jalapenos.
  7. Breakfast Burrito – grilled tortilla filled with pork carnitas topped with scrambled eggs and choice of cheese and enchilada sauce.
  8. Breakfast Migas – pork carnitas mixed with scrambled eggs, peppers, onions, fried tortilla strips and cheddar cheese topped with hot sauce.
  9. Breakfast Sandwich – English muffin toasted with butter and topped with pork carnitas, grilled tomatoes and Monterey Jack cheese.
  10. Mexican Pork Bowl – pork carnitas topped in salsa topping steamed rice tossed with cilantro, diced sautéed peppers and onions, sprinkled with chopped cilantro and cheese.
  11. Pork Chalupas – pork carnitas in flour tortillas filled with cooked pinto beans, Pico de Gallo, and shredded cheese tossed in chicharrons for crunch.
  12. New Mexican Hatch Carnitas – pork carnitas tossed with New Mexico hatch chili sauce, chili peppers and onions mixed with hatch chili peppers avocado wrapped in corn tortillas with queso fresco cheese.
  13. Pork Nachos Grande – top tortilla chips with heated pork carnitas, red onion slices, cheddar cheese and drizzle with BBQ Sauce before heating, afterward top with shredded lettuce and ranch dressing.
  14. Carnitas Egg Benedict – creamy hollandaise with a hint of lemon over pork carnitas and sliced avocados topping a toasted English muffin.
  15. Carnitas Salad – pork carnitas mixed with chopped romaine lettuce, sliced avocados, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, corn and tortilla chips with a vinaigrette dressing.

Great Side Dishes

  • Cole Slaw
  • Cilantro Rice
  • Spicy Sweet Potato Salad
  • Chilled Avocado Soup
  • Black Bean Salad with Mango, Cilantro and Lime
  • Mexican Grilled Corn
  • Black Beans

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SKILLET (preferred method)

  1. Place 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in skillet and add carnitas.
  2. Heat over medium-high heat for 6 minutes for a crispy authentic apperance or until heated through.

OVEN

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil and sprinkle vegetable oil and a single layer of carnitas.
  3. Cook for 15-18 minutes or until product is heated through.

CHEF NOTE: For crispier carnitas increase the temperature to 400°F for the last 5 minutes in the oven.

MICROWAVE

  1. Place the carnitas onto microwave safe plate in a single layer and cover with a paper towel.
  2. Microwave on high heat for 4 minutes or until product is heated through.

CHEF NOTE: After microwaving, finish the carnitas off in the skillet by heating 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and carefully placing the meat into the pan to crisp the edges for a traditional food truck experience.

FOR AN AUTHENTIC FINISH

Before serving, squeeze the juice of half a lime or 1 tablespoon of orange juice over the hot carnitas, toss and enjoy!

CAUTION PRODUCT WILL BE HOT AFTER HEATING

Make sure that the product is heated thoroughly, and internal temperature reaches 165°F as measured by a food thermometer. Appliances vary; heating times may need adjustment.

Just the Facts

Calorie worthy, Taco Street products use only quality ingredients.

Our pork carnitas are made with tender chunks of pork seasoned and marinated in a blend of traditional spices like paprika, garlic, and onion. Smoke flavor adds the savory, mouth-watering taste everyone loves about pork carnitas.

Only 120 calories per serving and 17g of Protein. So, Enjoy!

16 servings per container | Serving size: 1/3 cup

Nutrition Facts

Vitamin D – 0mcg, 0%
Calcium – 13mg, 2%

Iron – 1mg, 6%
Potassium – 370mg, 8%

The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.