Pork Carnitas and Grits

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. Smithfield® Smoke’NFast® Pork Carnitas
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup stone-ground grits
  • 3 oz white cheddar cheese, grated (save some for garnish)
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro

Details

Product:

Smithfield® Smoke’NFast® Pork Carnitas

Meal Course:

Dinner, Lunch

Dish Type:

Entrée

Preparation

  1. Bring milk to simmer in heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat. Stir in salt.
  2. Slowly add grits, stirring constantly. When grits begin to thicken, turn heat down to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent grits from scorching. Grits should be soft and creamy.
  3. Add cheese, butter and cream, stirring to incorporate thoroughly. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in pepper.
  4. Serve grits immediately or keep warm, covered, in double boiler over simmering water.
  5. While grits cook, heat olive oil in medium sauté pan over medium heat.
  6. Add carnitas and sprinkle with pinch of salt. Stir until pork gets crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Place grits in bowl and sprinkle carnitas in center. Garnish with red onion, cilantro and cheddar cheese.