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Crunchy pork rinds piled high with crispy, griddled pork shoulder carnitas, smothered in a hot and velvety jalapeno-jack cheese sauce.
4g
net carbs
62g
protein
81g
fat
1012
kcal
The keto read
4g net carbs per serving
Crunchy pork rinds piled high with crispy, griddled pork shoulder carnitas, smothered in a hot and velvety jalapeno-jack cheese sauce.
Ingredients
2 servings
Pork Rinds Base
Pork Rinds80 g
Crispy Carnitas
Cooked Shredded Pork Shoulder250 g
Lard1 tbsp
Spicy Queso
Heavy Cream80 ml
Cream Cheese50 g
Shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese100 g
Diced Pickled Jalapenos2 tbsp
Sea Salt0.5 tsp
Method
Pork Rinds Base
1
Spread the pork rinds evenly across a wide platter or street-style serving basket.
Crispy Carnitas
2
Melt the lard in a heavy cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the shredded pork shoulder. Press it down flat into the skillet and sear for 3 minutes without moving to develop a deep, crunchy brown crust. Toss and sear for another minute.
Spicy Queso
3
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the heavy cream and cream cheese. Whisk until melted and smooth. Gradually stir in the shredded Monterrey Jack cheese, sea salt, and diced pickled jalapenos until fully melted, creamy, and hot.
Plate
4
Spoon the crispy, seared pork shoulder carnitas directly over the pork rinds. Generously pour the warm jalapeno queso sauce over everything and top with a few extra jalapeno slices if desired.
The keto read
Why this lands at 4g net carbs
The carb total here comes only from the small amount of lower-carb ingredients; there's no added sugar or starch. At 4g net carbs against 62g protein and 81g fat, it sits comfortably inside a ketogenic day for most people.
Common questions
Is Loaded Food Truck Carnitas Pork Nachos keto?▾
Loaded Food Truck Carnitas Pork Nachos has 4g net carbs per serving, which fits comfortably in a keto day.
What are the macros for Loaded Food Truck Carnitas Pork Nachos?▾
1012 calories, 62g protein, 81g fat, and 4g net carbs per serving.
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